On the 145th anniversary of @lavanguardia.com, I spoke with @miquelmolina.bsky.social about the rise of a techno-authoritarian complex undermining press freedom, democratic accountability, and Europe’s sovereignty. Independent media and public digital infrastructure are essential to defend democracy

"Europe must follow its own path: democratic digital sovereignty, good jobs with decent wages, environmental standards and data rights. These are not obstacles to innovation: This is the path we must follow." Francesca Bria nails it.

On the 145th anniversary of @lavanguardia.com, I spoke with @miquelmolina.bsky.social about the rise of a techno-authoritarian complex undermining press freedom, democratic accountability, and Europe’s sovereignty. Independent media and public digital infrastructure are essential to defend democracy

"Europe faces an existential choice: build genuine technological sovereignty now, or accept governance by platforms whose architects view democracy as an obsolete operating system." Darum gehts: Wichtige Infrastruktur muss in gesellschaftlicher Hand sein, nicht in (privaten) Händen von Oligarchen.

"Silicon Valley isn’t building apps anymore. It’s building empires." Große Empfehlung für die Seite: authoritarian-stack.info, die es wie kaum eine andere schafft, die Vernetzungen, Ideologie und das Geld der Tech-Bros zu mappen. Amazing work, @francescabria.bsky.social!

Europe needs to stop pretending it's a neutral market in a world where digital infrastructure is geopolitical, @francescabria.bsky.social writes. It should act like what it is: a political project with a democratic mission. www.noemamag.com/reclaiming-e...

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/HjH3TM1

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/CtKyAIT

Ein guter Vorschlag von @francescabria.bsky.social für mehr digitale Unabhängigkeit Europas: 👇

Mooi artikel in @noemamag.com van @francescabria.bsky.social over de noodzaak van Europese digitale soevereiniteit. www.noemamag.com/reclaiming-e... #MediaAgenda

Francesca Bria kämpft mit ihrer EuroStack-Initiative seit Jahren für mehr digitale Souveränität in Europa. Hier sagt sie, was Deutschland und die EU jetzt tun sollten, um technisch unabhängiger von den USA zu werden.

Great discussion last Sunday on “What do the tech bros really want: money, power or total information awareness?” at Vienna Burgtheater with @marietjeschaake.bsky.social, @francescabria.bsky.social et al., organised by @erstestiftung.org, @iwm.at and @derstandard.at. Online now: youtu.be/oB0Kcu2Zfd4

Full house at Vienna's #Burgtheater. Misha #Glenny discussed with great experts @francescabria.bsky.social, @helganowotny.bsky.social ; Beeban #Kidron and @marietjeschaake.bsky.social about how Europe must regain its #digital #sovereignty to defend our #democracy. I think we could even improve it!

What are the tech bros up to? Mainly it's power and money. No one is safe. Will Europe buckle or resist? That will be the issue of the near future. (Podcast soon). Thanks to @mishaglenny.bsky.social @francescabria.bsky.social @marietjeschaake.bsky.social, @helganowotny.bsky.social and Beeban Kidron

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/ArlWoG0

Our third panelist this Sunday is @francescabria.bsky.social, professor @ucl.ac.uk and Senior Fellow @stiftungmercator.bsky.social. We have a few seats left - get your tickets now: www.iwm.at/event/what-d...

"Silicon Valley optimizes for extraction, Beijing for control. Europe must optimize for empowerment — distributing agency rather than concentrating it." One of the best essays I've read in quite some time. @francescabria.bsky.social www.noemamag.com/reclaiming-e...

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/BRL9sNs

Happy New Year ✨ Let’s make 2026 the year of digital independence ✌️🇪🇺

Europe needs to stop pretending it's a neutral market in a world where digital infrastructure is geopolitical, @francescabria.bsky.social writes. It should act like what it is: a political project with a democratic mission.

We don’t have a complete account of Donald Trump and his family’s finances. But a clear picture has emerged: enrichment of the First Family on a scale that is unprecedented in American history. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/wKHd1v

We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton. Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K

In 2025, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of European satellite navigation, a milestone built on decades of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Read about the challenges and triumphs that have shaped the navigation systems we rely on today 👇#50YearsOfESA

Autoritäre Tech-Netzwerke kapern den Staat - @francescabria.bsky.social hat recht. In den USA sehen wir: private Akteure betreiben nicht mehr nur von außen Lobbyarbeit, sondern machen ihre Plattformen - wie #Palantir - selbst zu seinem Betriebssystem. Das sollten wir in Europa nicht zulassen.

In one of the diagrams it appears to me that our taxes are financing the destruction of democracy.

This is a must read, on the threat to democracy by @francescabria.bsky.social: mondediplo.com/2025/11/02tech

Anyone interested in the rise of techno-authoritarianism/broligarchs and why they're targeting Europe, I've stumbled on this great resource. Use it. authoritarian-stack.info cc @francescabria.bsky.social

I have a new essay - on the emptiness of sovereignty rhetoric behind "sovereign AI" - in the November issue of Le Monde Diplomatique. English version, paywalled, is here mondediplo.com/2025/11/03tech

Watch my interview for @lasextacolumna.bsky.social on Silicon Valley’s techno-authoritarians. A dangerous fusion of economic power, political influence, and a post-democratic ideology that threatens Europe’s future. www.lasexta.com/programas/se...

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/NO8ON2K

Watch my interview for @lasextacolumna.bsky.social on Silicon Valley’s techno-authoritarians. A dangerous fusion of economic power, political influence, and a post-democratic ideology that threatens Europe’s future. www.lasexta.com/programas/se...

Great keynote speaker at #SEMIC2025 @francescabria.bsky.social nails it: digital sovereignty is a strategic necessity, and interoperability is Europe’s answer. So let’s go for it!

'The Authoritarian Stack' www.authoritarian-stack.info infographics with explanations by @francescabria.bsky.social 'How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next' #TechFascism #Palantir #Anduril #SpaceX #Thiel #Musk #Karp #Europe #UK

Wat een tour du force van @francescabria.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jurgenma...

🆕 The Authoritarian Stack IIPP Honorary Professor @francescabria.bsky.social's latest research project maps the "Authoritarian Stack"— a network of tech firms, funds, & political actors turning core state functions into private platforms. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/a2UB9eu

Heute über www.authoritarian-stack.info gelesen. Heftig! Während ein Clown namens Trump alle Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht bauen Oligarchen wie Peter Thiel einen totalitären libertären Staat. Erst die USA und dann die anderen. Danke @francescabria.bsky.social für diesen Artikel.

The autoritarian stack/ la pila autoritària. La burocràcia i els protocols no són inoqus. Via @francescabria.bsky.social

The Authoritarian Stack: how tech billionaires are building a post-democratic America and why Europe is next. My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives. www.authoritarian-stack.info

« Europe faces an existential choice: build genuine technological sovereignty now, or accept governance by platforms whose architects view democracy as an obsolete operating system. »

In "The Authoritarian Stack" @francescabria.bsky.social visually describes the rise of a U.S. born techno-authoritarian complex privatizing sovereign functions (defense, energy etc.). In Europe, Palantir, Starlink & Anduril esp. pose a direct challenge to democracies www.authoritarian-stack.info

Diese Warnung ist unmissverständlich. @francescabria.bsky.social & @josebautista.bsky.social haben das Vorgehen von US-Big-Tech kartografiert. Ihre Fazit: Ein autoritäres Netzwerk ist auch hier dabei den Staat zu privatisieren. Wir müssen #Palantir & Co den Stecker ziehen bevor es zu spät ist.

"It’s a self-reinforcing loop: Ideology fuels venture capital → capital captures the state → the state feeds the same private systems that built it. A new model of power — privatized sovereignty."

"Europe faces an existential choice: build genuine technological sovereignty now, or accept governance by platforms whose architects view democracy as an obsolete operating system."

The Authoritarian Stack: how tech billionaires are building a post-democratic America and why Europe is next. My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives. www.authoritarian-stack.info

Die FAZ greift die schockierende Recherche von @francescabria.bsky.social auf. Das autoritären Imperium will sich auch Deutschland einverleiben. Dringende Lektüre für alle, die noch nicht verstanden, wie Palantir Demokratie aushebelt. www.faz.net/aktuell/feui...

In den USA übernehmen private Plattformen und Konzerne immer mehr staatliche Funktionen. Wissenschaftler:innen machen dieses System nun sichtbar: Auf einer interaktiven Webseite zeigen sie den „Authoritarian Stack“ und wie dieser zunehmend auch nach Europa greift. netzpolitik.org/2025/interak...

Please take a minute to scroll through this—and share it. It's the story of our time. The Authoritarian Stack: How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic American—And Why Europe Is Next. www.authoritarian-stack.info

Great panel on digital sovereignty at #decidimfest with @francescabria.bsky.social : "we cannot build apps empowering popular sovereignty on top of critical infrastructure that is weaponized against democracy"

«Silicon Valley isn’t building apps anymore. It’s building empires.» The Authoritarian Stack: A mapping of firms, funds, and political actors turning core state functions into private platforms, by @francescabria.bsky.social et. al. for @fesonline.bsky.social www.authoritarian-stack.info