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German groups call for more European sovereignty in social media in universities

( February 12, 2026, 14:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: German universities should focus their social media efforts on European non-commercial and decentralized platforms designed as open networks and be more independent of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, a digital campaign group said in an open letter backed by some 20 organizations. The Action Alliance for New Social Media highlighted the use of Mastodon and PeerTube and said reliance on foreign platforms exposed users to algorithmic manipulation, AI-driven misinformation and data risks. Statement follows, letter attached (both in German). ...

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