The United States State Department is reportedly planning to fund think tanks, charities, and activist groups in Europe aligned with pro-free-speech positions, according to the Financial Times.
The initiative, reportedly led by State Department official Sarah Rogers, would focus on supporting organisations in cities including London, Paris, Berlin, and Brussels, and would target legislation such as the EU’s Digital Services Act and the UK’s Online Safety Act.
US officials describe the effort as a lawful way to promote American interests and values, while critics in Europe fear it could be used to influence political dynamics.
The reported strategy follows previous US funding of civil society groups in Europe and comes amid broader tensions between Washington and European governments over speech laws, immigration, and geopolitical priorities.
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Looks like Sir Keir Starmer may not be around for much longer
Mind You people have been saying that for quite some time
But I think this time rent boy in denial has finally cooked His goose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC4NMqLdmO8