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Petition to create a European public-service social network
Social networks in their current form pose a threat. The spread of disinformation, fraud, private data sharing and the rise of fake accounts all call for a suitable alternative.
Our goal is to create a safe social network for everyone, where users have full control over their private data, bots and fake accounts spreading disinformation are prevented from accessing the platform, and algorithms work for users.
This initiative asks the European Commission to support the creation of a European public-service social network financed and controlled by citizens. Support it and help improve the digital space.
Successfully supporting the initiative requires a great deal of work by the student organising team.
Become part of the team and multiply its chance of success!
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What the petition includes
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Creating the initiative
The initiative was written by František Tichý and Lukáš Mikulecký in 2025. Its preparation involved consultations with leading experts on social networks, artificial intelligence, European law and education.
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Petition registration
The petition was successfully registered by the European Commission on 4 March 2026. This means the Commission confirms that it has competence to act in this area. Preparations are now under way for the collection of signatures, which will begin in September 2026.
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Collecting signatures
The collection of signatures is a crucial period for the petition's success. The goal is to collect at least one million signatures. If this is achieved, the European Union is obliged to act in this area.
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Administrative verification
The relevant authorities will verify the validity of individual signatures. The initiative will then be officially submitted to the European Commission.
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Consultations with EU institutions
The initiative team will present the initiative to the relevant European Union bodies and consult with them on the steps the European Union should take in this area.
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Adopting measures
On the basis of the preceding consultations, the European Commission will take legislative or non-legislative steps to achieve the objectives set out by the initiative.
Principles of the European public-service network
Public-service social network
Many of the problems created by today's social networks stem from their focus on profit. Advertising clutter and the sharing of user data are examples. Direct financing by citizens would allow our social network to focus on its original and main purpose: serving as a space for communication between people across regions.
Political neutrality
Although the petition asks the European Commission to support the creation of a European public-service social network, its goal is to establish a mechanism that allows the network to remain as politically independent as possible. Its prospects are stronger because its operation would not depend on requests from influential sponsors, as can sometimes be the case with private social networks.
Algorithm
On current social networks, algorithms primarily aim to keep users on the platform for as long as possible at any cost, including by showing posts that make them angry and provoke reactions. The algorithm on a European public-service social network would be transparent, allowing users to choose what type of content they want to see.
Safety
The European public-service social network would serve as a safe place for all groups of people, where more vulnerable groups such as children and seniors can stay connected to the online world while being protected from dangerous content.
Privacy protection
The European public-service social network would not resell or share users' private data with third parties. All private data would remain truly private.
Disinformation
Disinformation, misinformation and malinformation are spreading at an alarming rate on current social networks, creating a threat to both users and democracy. The European public-service social network would offer an approach that respects both freedom and user safety. False and manipulative posts would not be deleted, but necessary expert context would be added so users can immediately understand the issue. The only posts removed would be those that violate the law, such as attempts to recruit terrorists on some current social networks.
Identity
Identity verification when creating a profile on a public-service social network would prevent fake profiles from existing. In other words, no bot, meaning a program pretending to be a person, would be able to create an account and spread disinformation or propaganda.
Advertising
Advertising would be limited compared with private social networks, reducing advertising clutter and scams and making the space more user-friendly.
4) Become part of the initiative!
Do you want to contribute even more to the petition's success? Are you a:
- Student
- Academic
- Influencer
- Journalist
- PR specialist
- IT specialist
- Representative of a non-profit organisation
Fill in the form on the right and we will discuss possible cooperation. Students can also become part of the organising team.
Or contact us by email: europeanpublicsocialnetwork@gmail.com
Contact form
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People behind the initiative
PhDr. František Tichý
European coordinator
A political science graduate and International Relations student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University.
Lukáš Mikulecký
European coordinator
A history student at the Faculty of Arts and a pedagogy student at the Faculty of Education, Charles University.
Student team
The student team consists of young active students from across the European Union who want to help change today's unsatisfactory digital world.
The initiative is supported by a number of experts on social networks, media, artificial intelligence and international law.
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