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Petition is addressed to: Members of the European Parliament, national governments, and political party leaders across Europe
This open letter in other European languages https://leavex.eu
European Politicians and Leaders Must Act Now to Protect Democracy
Since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter over two years ago, the platform—now rebranded as X—has taken a troubling turn. The growing influence of its CEO in shaping political narratives and promoting specific ideologies, including altering how content is prioritized to reflect his own interests, has become increasingly apparent.
As one of the world’s most visited social media platforms, with millions of active users and a significant influence on media outlets, it is alarming to see X transform from a potential hub for open political discourse into a vehicle for biased agendas.
The continued use of X/Twitter by political leaders across Europe inadvertently lends credibility to a platform increasingly used to amplify divisive rhetoric and individual interests. In doing so, they leave marginalized groups—whom they represent—with little choice but to engage in a hostile environment to have their voices heard, failing in their duty to protect and empower all constituents and ultimately undermining democratic integrity.
We urge you to take a stand against this troubling development by enacting a simple yet powerful act: cease using X/Twitter as a medium for political communication and delete or deactivate any official accounts on the platform. This symbolic gesture would:
- Undermine the (already compromised) credibility of X/Twitter, compelling individuals to seek out more reliable and responsible sources of information.
- Encourage the use and development of alternative platforms that align with European values of accountability and fairness.
- Foster trust among constituents by prioritizing a more open, decentralized, and diverse communication channels.
Europe has long been a beacon for democratic principles and innovation. By leading the way in rejecting platforms that compromise these ideals, you can significantly reduce the influence of disinformation campaigns that threaten the fabric of democratic societies.
We call upon all Members of European Parliaments, national leaders, and local officials to act now, for the future of democracy is at stake.
Reason
This petition is vital because European politicians' use of X/Twitter legitimizes a platform increasingly manipulated for biased agendas under Elon Musk’s ownership. Reports highlight how disinformation and polarizing content thrive on X, undermining trust and democratic values.
By abandoning X/Twitter, leaders can reduce its credibility, promote fairer alternatives, and take a stand against the spread of disinformation, ensuring democratic principles are upheld.
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Petition started:
01/08/2025
Petition ends:
07/07/2025
Region:
European Union
Topic:
Internet
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Elon Musk is actively engaged in election interference within the Union and around the world. He is using the influence of that site to undermine social democratic and progressive parties in favour of parties with far right affiliations, as the below link demonstrates with his recent outspoken support for AfD in the upcoming German domestic elections.
All Social Media engage in biased selection of contents, and are not open about it. Arguing for and exit from twitter/X doesn't solve the problem, just hides it under the carpet. In fact, it drives people from a platform with a known agenda to platforms with hidden and unknown agendas, potentially worsening the problem. The petition should address the problem of biased moderation and algorithms in social media instead of promoting actions that incentivize platforms to the hide their biases.
Why people sign
We urge our government to stop using social media platforms for official communications. When governments rely on commercial social media, they surrender control of vital public information to foreign companies' algorithms and moderation policies. This creates an unacceptable dependency that puts essential government communications at the mercy of private business interests. Instead, public authorities should invest in independent, transparent channels they fully control.
it's becoming very clear that X is no longer a trustworthy platform. Leaders must make a bold choice and stick to platforms that are billionaire-proof, that support open protocols. I am affected because I left twitter and I should still get updates.
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X se ha convertió en una plataforma de desinformación. También es una xarxa para los nazis, y una manera de compliar los datos de los europeos illegalmente para perpetuar odio. Todo para la secuestron de nuestra atención, y todo para recaudar