politics

February 19, 2026

Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy

How Brussels’ Digital Services Act has been used to pressure platforms and electoral control in member states

Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy

TL;DR

  • The Digital Services Act (DSA) is being used to pressure online platforms.
  • The DSA is also being used for electoral control in EU member states.
  • Concerns are being raised about the impact of the DSA on democratic processes.