Here's what nobody wants to admit: Europe's regulatory machine isn't just tightening rules—it's reshaping how platforms operate. Brussels keeps slapping multi-billion fines on social networks for vague violations like spreading "harmful content." Translation? Anything that doesn't fit their approved storyline gets flagged. Platforms like X and Rumble? They're caught in the crossfire. The playbook is simple: massive penalties, zero elected oversight, total control. This isn't about safety anymore—it's about who gets to decide what you see. And decentralized alternatives? They're watching closely, because they might be next.