European Film Industry Heavyweights Call for Regulation of Tech Giants in Trump Era

European Bureau Chief and Reporter Scott Roxborough reports that over 1,000 European film industry professionals have signed a petition demanding stricter regulation of global tech platforms. The petition accuses companies like X, Meta, TikTok, and Telegram of defying European laws and facilitating the spread of hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. High-profile signatories include Juliette Binoche, the Dardenne brothers, and Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera. The movement urges massive civic mobilization to ensure that Europe’s digital spaces uphold democratic values and citizen protections.