A coalition of activists is urging the European Commission to establish an independent, publicly funded European social network. The Commission has officially registered this ambitious citizens' initiative, beginning the campaign to gather one million signatures.
The primary goal is to create a community-funded alternative platform that remains strictly neutral and free from undue political influence. Activists argue that current American and Chinese platforms frequently mishandle user data and pose societal risks.
If implemented successfully, developing and maintaining this platform would cost each connected EU citizen approximately one euro annually. However, the exact timeline and practical viability of this massive technological endeavor remain highly uncertain.
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