The democracy paradox: Why no political ads may empower illiberals

euronews.com/next/2025/09/13/the-democracy-paradox-why-no-political-ads-may-empower-illiberals

The EU’s new political ad rules, taking effect in Oct 2025, pushed Meta and Google to discontinue political ads in Europe. While meant to boost transparency, the situation risks aiding regimes like Orbán’s Fidesz, which dominate media and can drown out opposition voices.

This story appeared on euronews.com, 2025-09-13 05:01:05.
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