Guy Patrick Banim
@guybanim.bsky.social
EU preventive diplomacy, mediation & digital peacebuilding | Build Up ˆ | Visiting Professor @collegeofeurope | Feminist | Irish or British or both - always European | live from Lisbon
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Guy Patrick Banim
@guybanim.bsky.social
· Dec 19
Putin wants a weak and divided Europe.
Now Trump has joined him.
Their weapon: social media.
Pro-European voices are silenced.
Far-right extremists are boosted.
Europe has a weapon too, the Digital Services Act.
So why aren’t you using it, dear European Commission?
Now Trump has joined him.
Their weapon: social media.
Pro-European voices are silenced.
Far-right extremists are boosted.
Europe has a weapon too, the Digital Services Act.
So why aren’t you using it, dear European Commission?
I know - you are really busy, but yesterday there was a crucial debate in EP on platform governance
👨👩👧👧MEPs asked the Commission to explain what it was doing given that "studies show that the algorithm on the X platform suppresses content from some political parties while boosting others..."
👨👩👧👧MEPs asked the Commission to explain what it was doing given that "studies show that the algorithm on the X platform suppresses content from some political parties while boosting others..."
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
🔓 Municipales : Les biais algorithmiques des plateformes à l’égard des candidates aux élections municipales pourraient parasiter la campagne en ligne, estiment des élues écologistes. Dans une tribune, elles appellent à plus de transparence et d’équité 👇 @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/muni...
www.politico.eu/article/muni...
Municipales : des candidates dénoncent une “bulle masculine” créée par les algorithmes des grandes plateformes
Les biais algorithmiques des plateformes à l’égard des candidates aux élections municipales pourraient parasiter la campagne en ligne, estiment des élues écologistes. Dans une tribune, elles …
www.politico.eu
January 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
🔓 Municipales : Les biais algorithmiques des plateformes à l’égard des candidates aux élections municipales pourraient parasiter la campagne en ligne, estiment des élues écologistes. Dans une tribune, elles appellent à plus de transparence et d’équité 👇 @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/muni...
www.politico.eu/article/muni...
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What Trump does above all is control our most precious asset: attention.
This afternoon, he will make all sorts of pronouncements - creating a frantic search among Europeans on how to react. Usually divided
It would be better if we stuck to thinking for ourselves and focusing on our own plans.
This afternoon, he will make all sorts of pronouncements - creating a frantic search among Europeans on how to react. Usually divided
It would be better if we stuck to thinking for ourselves and focusing on our own plans.
January 21, 2026 at 11:54 AM
What Trump does above all is control our most precious asset: attention.
This afternoon, he will make all sorts of pronouncements - creating a frantic search among Europeans on how to react. Usually divided
It would be better if we stuck to thinking for ourselves and focusing on our own plans.
This afternoon, he will make all sorts of pronouncements - creating a frantic search among Europeans on how to react. Usually divided
It would be better if we stuck to thinking for ourselves and focusing on our own plans.
A fine day to be teaching EU & peace mediation @collegeofeurope.bsky.social
Followed by EU Diplomacy lecture by Tove SØVNDAHL GANT, Head of the Greenland Mission to the EU on “The EU – Greenland’s New Best Friend? The Evolving Partnership between the EU and Greenland”
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#yeswecan
Followed by EU Diplomacy lecture by Tove SØVNDAHL GANT, Head of the Greenland Mission to the EU on “The EU – Greenland’s New Best Friend? The Evolving Partnership between the EU and Greenland”
🇬🇱 🇪🇺
#yeswecan
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A fine day to be teaching EU & peace mediation @collegeofeurope.bsky.social
Followed by EU Diplomacy lecture by Tove SØVNDAHL GANT, Head of the Greenland Mission to the EU on “The EU – Greenland’s New Best Friend? The Evolving Partnership between the EU and Greenland”
🇬🇱 🇪🇺
#yeswecan
Followed by EU Diplomacy lecture by Tove SØVNDAHL GANT, Head of the Greenland Mission to the EU on “The EU – Greenland’s New Best Friend? The Evolving Partnership between the EU and Greenland”
🇬🇱 🇪🇺
#yeswecan
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🇵🇹🗳️ Anti #immigration narratives have been the most prominent form of #disinformation detected during #Portugal’s 2026 presidential #election, followed by personal attacks on candidates, alleged irregularities in the #voting system + more. Read the full report by ISCTE / @iberifier.bsky.social 👇
January 20, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🇵🇹🗳️ Anti #immigration narratives have been the most prominent form of #disinformation detected during #Portugal’s 2026 presidential #election, followed by personal attacks on candidates, alleged irregularities in the #voting system + more. Read the full report by ISCTE / @iberifier.bsky.social 👇
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Europeans deserve safer digital spaces and real alternatives to US-based platforms.
We urge the Commission to:
- Invest in European tech initiatives.
- Support the development of user-focused, European-owned networks.
- Guarantee robust data portability rights for all users.
We urge the Commission to:
- Invest in European tech initiatives.
- Support the development of user-focused, European-owned networks.
- Guarantee robust data portability rights for all users.
EU-Kommission: EU-Abgeordnete fordern nach Grok-Skandal eigenes europäisches Netzwerk
Mehr als 50 EU-Abgeordnete haben sich in einem offenen Brief an die EU-Kommission gewandt. Sie solle in europäische Alternativen zu US-Netzwerken wie X investieren.
www.zeit.de
January 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Europeans deserve safer digital spaces and real alternatives to US-based platforms.
We urge the Commission to:
- Invest in European tech initiatives.
- Support the development of user-focused, European-owned networks.
- Guarantee robust data portability rights for all users.
We urge the Commission to:
- Invest in European tech initiatives.
- Support the development of user-focused, European-owned networks.
- Guarantee robust data portability rights for all users.
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are you displeased with today’s AI safety evaluation landscape and curious about what greater conceptual clarity, methodological soundness, and rigour in AI evaluation could look like? if so, consider coming to Dublin to pursue a PhD with me
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
pls repost
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
pls repost
January 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
are you displeased with today’s AI safety evaluation landscape and curious about what greater conceptual clarity, methodological soundness, and rigour in AI evaluation could look like? if so, consider coming to Dublin to pursue a PhD with me
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
pls repost
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
pls repost
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🚨 High-risk AI can impact fundamental rights in areas like education, jobs and social benefits. Stronger assessments and oversight are needed to protect people and foster innovation.
Our new report shows how: https://link.europa.eu/gRfKd9
Our new report shows how: https://link.europa.eu/gRfKd9
January 15, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🚨 High-risk AI can impact fundamental rights in areas like education, jobs and social benefits. Stronger assessments and oversight are needed to protect people and foster innovation.
Our new report shows how: https://link.europa.eu/gRfKd9
Our new report shows how: https://link.europa.eu/gRfKd9
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Franco in glitter sunglasses. Mussolini dancing on TikTok.
𝐃𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡? 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
Find out why 🗓️ This Thursday, 15 January | 14:30 CET
Our next webinar breaks down how 'pop fascism' works as a disinformation strategy.
🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
𝐃𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡? 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
Find out why 🗓️ This Thursday, 15 January | 14:30 CET
Our next webinar breaks down how 'pop fascism' works as a disinformation strategy.
🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Franco in glitter sunglasses. Mussolini dancing on TikTok.
𝐃𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡? 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
Find out why 🗓️ This Thursday, 15 January | 14:30 CET
Our next webinar breaks down how 'pop fascism' works as a disinformation strategy.
🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
𝐃𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡? 𝐈𝐟 𝐬𝐨, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
Find out why 🗓️ This Thursday, 15 January | 14:30 CET
Our next webinar breaks down how 'pop fascism' works as a disinformation strategy.
🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@karenhao.bsky.social
we need the
👉ability to rank different LLM agents in terms of social & ethical impact
👉alternatives available so consumers can switch
Fully agree
a good niche for 🇪🇺
also vital for conflict affected communities globally
#polarizationfootprint
@alexandrageese.bsky.social 👏
we need the
👉ability to rank different LLM agents in terms of social & ethical impact
👉alternatives available so consumers can switch
Fully agree
a good niche for 🇪🇺
also vital for conflict affected communities globally
#polarizationfootprint
@alexandrageese.bsky.social 👏
🤖 Schon über 4.000 Anmeldungen
Kommt heute Abend dazu und ladet andere ein!
🗓️ Heute, Dienstag, 13. Januar 2026, 20:00 – 21:30 MEZ
👉 Link: t1p.de/y87dy
Mit:
@karenhao.bsky.social
@alexandrageese.bsky.social
Dr. Michael Förtsch
Kommt heute Abend dazu und ladet andere ein!
🗓️ Heute, Dienstag, 13. Januar 2026, 20:00 – 21:30 MEZ
👉 Link: t1p.de/y87dy
Mit:
@karenhao.bsky.social
@alexandrageese.bsky.social
Dr. Michael Förtsch
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
@karenhao.bsky.social
we need the
👉ability to rank different LLM agents in terms of social & ethical impact
👉alternatives available so consumers can switch
Fully agree
a good niche for 🇪🇺
also vital for conflict affected communities globally
#polarizationfootprint
@alexandrageese.bsky.social 👏
we need the
👉ability to rank different LLM agents in terms of social & ethical impact
👉alternatives available so consumers can switch
Fully agree
a good niche for 🇪🇺
also vital for conflict affected communities globally
#polarizationfootprint
@alexandrageese.bsky.social 👏
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We’re partnering with @europemedialab.bsky.social
For Stars4Media Day XII – Democracy infrastructures: European platforms & Eastern correspondents.
Main point of the agenda are Trusted European Platforms, a new framework for sovereign, reliable and open digital spaces.
For Stars4Media Day XII – Democracy infrastructures: European platforms & Eastern correspondents.
Main point of the agenda are Trusted European Platforms, a new framework for sovereign, reliable and open digital spaces.
January 13, 2026 at 8:27 AM
We’re partnering with @europemedialab.bsky.social
For Stars4Media Day XII – Democracy infrastructures: European platforms & Eastern correspondents.
Main point of the agenda are Trusted European Platforms, a new framework for sovereign, reliable and open digital spaces.
For Stars4Media Day XII – Democracy infrastructures: European platforms & Eastern correspondents.
Main point of the agenda are Trusted European Platforms, a new framework for sovereign, reliable and open digital spaces.
We’re excited to share that Eurosky now has a supporting legal entity, @modalfoundation.bsky.social - a new nonprofit dedicated to making open social tech viable at scale. Big Tech’s dominance can feel inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
modalfoundation.org
modalfoundation.org
Modal Foundation
Supporting decentralized social tech and open standards to create trustworthy, public-interest social media alternatives and ensure access to vital information.
modalfoundation.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
We’re excited to share that Eurosky now has a supporting legal entity, @modalfoundation.bsky.social - a new nonprofit dedicated to making open social tech viable at scale. Big Tech’s dominance can feel inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
modalfoundation.org
modalfoundation.org
Modal Foundation
Supporting decentralized social tech and open standards to create trustworthy, public-interest social media alternatives and ensure access to vital information.
modalfoundation.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
We’re excited to share that Eurosky now has a supporting legal entity, @modalfoundation.bsky.social - a new nonprofit dedicated to making open social tech viable at scale. Big Tech’s dominance can feel inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
modalfoundation.org
modalfoundation.org
So much to say about this analysis - what was conflict studies really for
"Those hoping to make an impact on policy may have to accept that whispering in the ears of diplomats no longer offers a valuable way of doing so—if it ever did."
@wlacher.bsky.social & @yguichaoua.bsky.social
"Those hoping to make an impact on policy may have to accept that whispering in the ears of diplomats no longer offers a valuable way of doing so—if it ever did."
@wlacher.bsky.social & @yguichaoua.bsky.social
In the new @dissentmag.bsky.social issue, out today, @yguichaoua.bsky.social and I diagnose the crisis of conflict studies in a piece that is part intellectual history, part personal experience.
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
What was conflict studies for? And what can its travails tell us about how wars have changed?
The Demise of Conflict Studies - Dissent Magazine
An entire industry specializing in mediation, peacekeeping, disarmament, and transitional justice has become largely obsolete.
dissentmagazine.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
So much to say about this analysis - what was conflict studies really for
"Those hoping to make an impact on policy may have to accept that whispering in the ears of diplomats no longer offers a valuable way of doing so—if it ever did."
@wlacher.bsky.social & @yguichaoua.bsky.social
"Those hoping to make an impact on policy may have to accept that whispering in the ears of diplomats no longer offers a valuable way of doing so—if it ever did."
@wlacher.bsky.social & @yguichaoua.bsky.social
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
X could face a ban under the EU's Digital Services Act and UK's Online Safety Act over the Grok scandal, but legal proportionality tests, free expression limits, and practical enforcement hurdles make it unlikely, writes Owen Bennett.
Why Europe Could Block X Over Grok Scandal But Probably Won’t | TechPolicy.Press
X could be blocked under the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act, but proportionality and technical hurdles make it unlikely, writes Owen Bennett.
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM
X could face a ban under the EU's Digital Services Act and UK's Online Safety Act over the Grok scandal, but legal proportionality tests, free expression limits, and practical enforcement hurdles make it unlikely, writes Owen Bennett.
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Happy to see my colleague Caleb at Build Up included with his article on disinformation on social media during Kenya’s 2022 election
Happy to see my colleague Caleb at Build Up included with his article on disinformation on social media during Kenya’s 2022 election
Together with Lisa Ginsborg we are happy to share that our edited volume on "Disinformation: A Multidisciplinary Analysis" is now published!
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
👍🏼
Happy to see my colleague Caleb at Build Up included with his article on disinformation on social media during Kenya’s 2022 election
Happy to see my colleague Caleb at Build Up included with his article on disinformation on social media during Kenya’s 2022 election
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
📢Second session of the newly established EUPeace Crisis Conversations with two leading experts in the field of international mediation!
"From Positive to Cold Peace: Cases from the Frontlines of Mediation" 13 January 2026 | 18:30–19:30 | online -> register here: www.eupeace.eu/events/eupea...
"From Positive to Cold Peace: Cases from the Frontlines of Mediation" 13 January 2026 | 18:30–19:30 | online -> register here: www.eupeace.eu/events/eupea...
EUPeace Crisis Conversations – From Positive Peace to Cold Peace: Cases from the Frontlines of Mediation – EUPeace
www.eupeace.eu
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
📢Second session of the newly established EUPeace Crisis Conversations with two leading experts in the field of international mediation!
"From Positive to Cold Peace: Cases from the Frontlines of Mediation" 13 January 2026 | 18:30–19:30 | online -> register here: www.eupeace.eu/events/eupea...
"From Positive to Cold Peace: Cases from the Frontlines of Mediation" 13 January 2026 | 18:30–19:30 | online -> register here: www.eupeace.eu/events/eupea...
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
Social media was supposed to expand political participation.
But often, women politicians face hate, threats, and abuse just for showing up.
After analysing 110,000+ Facebook & YouTube comments during elections in #SriLanka, we found disproportionate amounts of hate towards women.👇
But often, women politicians face hate, threats, and abuse just for showing up.
After analysing 110,000+ Facebook & YouTube comments during elections in #SriLanka, we found disproportionate amounts of hate towards women.👇
January 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Social media was supposed to expand political participation.
But often, women politicians face hate, threats, and abuse just for showing up.
After analysing 110,000+ Facebook & YouTube comments during elections in #SriLanka, we found disproportionate amounts of hate towards women.👇
But often, women politicians face hate, threats, and abuse just for showing up.
After analysing 110,000+ Facebook & YouTube comments during elections in #SriLanka, we found disproportionate amounts of hate towards women.👇
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
Speaking to @eolasmagazine.bsky.social, our Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett reflects on Coimisiún na Meán's achievements since its establishment in 2023. From opening our Contact Centre to developing the Online Safety Framework, it's been an incredibly productive few years...
Coimisiún na Meán’s online safety mission | Eolas Magazine
eolas Magazine is Ireland's leading policy, politics and business magazine which reaches over 10,000 senior decision-makers and influencers in government, business and the voluntary sector
www.eolasmagazine.ie
January 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Speaking to @eolasmagazine.bsky.social, our Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett reflects on Coimisiún na Meán's achievements since its establishment in 2023. From opening our Contact Centre to developing the Online Safety Framework, it's been an incredibly productive few years...
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
In the framing of Robert Cooper, the “modern world” is trying (successfully, so far) to destroy the “post-modern world”.
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM
In the framing of Robert Cooper, the “modern world” is trying (successfully, so far) to destroy the “post-modern world”.
To add to the long evidence list of under the radar examples of #EU as a #peacemediator
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@eplo-network.bsky.social @antje4peace.bsky.social @eurpeace.bsky.social
👇💥👇💥
🇪🇺🕊️
@eplo-network.bsky.social @antje4peace.bsky.social @eurpeace.bsky.social
👇💥👇💥
Can locally led mediation end a conflict?🕊️
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
UNDP & the EU launched the #InsiderMediation podcast to show: The answer is yes. Listen to first-hand stories from women, youth & community mediators building peace from within.
🎧 Listen: bit.ly/48JSWQr
🔜 More episodes
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
To add to the long evidence list of under the radar examples of #EU as a #peacemediator
🇪🇺🕊️
@eplo-network.bsky.social @antje4peace.bsky.social @eurpeace.bsky.social
👇💥👇💥
🇪🇺🕊️
@eplo-network.bsky.social @antje4peace.bsky.social @eurpeace.bsky.social
👇💥👇💥
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
Is your 2026 resolution to get off Big Tech social media? Then feel invited to join us on @monnett-social.bsky.social 🌸
January 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Is your 2026 resolution to get off Big Tech social media? Then feel invited to join us on @monnett-social.bsky.social 🌸
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
The Truth About Europe’s Regulation of Digital Platforms by Bertrand Badré, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/bEX0tnR
The Truth About Europe’s Regulation of Digital Platforms
Bertrand Badré, Guillaume Klossa and Margrethe Vestager rebut the Trump administration’s incendiary claim that the European Union censors online content.
prosyn.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Truth About Europe’s Regulation of Digital Platforms by Bertrand Badré, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/bEX0tnR
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
If you're in Europe you have approximately 6 hours to get a head start on your New Year's resolution to get off Instagram and join a social media network made for humans 🌸 👉🏼
monnett.social
monnett.social
December 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you're in Europe you have approximately 6 hours to get a head start on your New Year's resolution to get off Instagram and join a social media network made for humans 🌸 👉🏼
monnett.social
monnett.social
Reposted by Guy Patrick Banim
„For 2026, the mother of all battles is information integrity— knowing the difference between facts and lies. Win this, and we can win the rest. Lose this, and we lose everything,“ @mariaressa.bsky.social writes. „So build character in every choice in 2026. It’s what this year demands.“
2026: The mother of all battles
Information integrity. Win this, and we can win the rest.
www.rappler.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
„For 2026, the mother of all battles is information integrity— knowing the difference between facts and lies. Win this, and we can win the rest. Lose this, and we lose everything,“ @mariaressa.bsky.social writes. „So build character in every choice in 2026. It’s what this year demands.“