Australia is set to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on social media platforms that fail to tackle misinformation. The new legislation aims to address false content affecting election integrity and public health, while excluding professional news and artistic content. Communications Minister Rowland emphasized the urgency of action, stating that inaction is not an option.
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Greek minority complaints about voter suppression and tampered voter lists have cast serious doubts on the integrity of the repeat municipal elections in Himare, Albania. Issues include thousands being unable to vote due to expired ID cards, raising concerns over democratic standards and European principles.
The Prosecutor of the Supreme Court, Georgia Adilini, has ordered an investigation into allegations of fraud during the recent European elections. The directive follows complaints by Kyriakos Velopoulos and former MEP Georgios Kyrtsos, prompting swift action to examine electoral integrity concerns.