Let me start off by saying that I love your coverage of topics related to this social network such as the Digital Markets or Services Act! I think it hits right home with what people on here are interested in the most and the almost live coverage of specific steps (identifying gatekeepers, having them contacted, explaining the consequences of this law, etc.) made this historic piece of legislation all the more engaging, educational, and made me feel as if I was part of the process!
Through analyzing those great posts and what I've liked about them I have made some suggestions about what I believe would help future coverage of new legislation or the EU overall:
Suggestion 1: Generally keeping people up to date
I think keeping people up to date about important legislation such as that is a great way to get people to understand why the EU exists and the importance of participating in elections.
Suggestion 1.1: Legislation Recaps
When it comes to the supply chain act (CSDDD) or the minimum wage directive I'd love similar updates! Additionally, once legislation passes it'd be nice to have some sort of recap of it, such as “this is when the legislation was originally proposed by this working group or this party” and “These reforms, changes, etc. were made over time during this meeting by this or that party”. Just to generally have the majority of people get an understanding of the EU legislation process, the different institutions involved in it as well as a transparency about what parties do what when elected in government! I could see this being done as a thread where a new post gets added when some important change happens with every user being able to scroll up to see all former posts regarding this topic. Replies to your own posts (Threads) are also regarded the exact same as normal posts, so it will be sent to all your followers and show up on your account feed just like a non-thread post.
I know that's a lot of work, especially it's hard to figure out what legislation will interest most people (as there are hundreds of things voted on each day) but generally that'd be a service I'd enjoy!
Suggestion 2: Interactive Posts
Also maybe interactive posts such as polls would be lovely! If there's a legislation you can ask about people's agreement to that legislation with a small explanation what it was and why it was introduced.
Suggestion 2.1 Polls
For example:
“Do you think the DMA would have a positive or negative impact on your daily life?”
“[Explanation of the DMA/DSA + Link to further reading]”
“Poll Option 1: Positive”
“Poll Option 2: Negative”
...and maybe you can ask “what would you change about this law/the EU/etc.”
Suggestion 2.2 Ask me Anythings
Possibly you can get important EU institutions, parties, figure heads, to do “AMAs” (ask me anything) so for a certain time period they'd try to respond to every question sent to them by people on here!
These are a few suggestions and idea I had to make the fediverse both more attractive, the democratic process more transparent, as well as the EU more engaging for people!
Hi @EU_Commission, it is great to have you here in the #fediverse on your own trustworthy domain/instance (EU Voice). I don’t ask for much, but you could definitely ‘make this journey even more engaging’ by keeping EU Voice and EU Video alive. Please see this: https://social.network.europa.eu/@EDPS/112336512619585488
Should not be too difficult to fix that. Thanks!
@EU_Commission 1/2 As a committed European, working with European programs, I am convinced that we urgently need to defend democracy and the EU against the ultra-right and the right-wing populists. Positive solution narratives would help here: what exactly does the EU bring to citizens, how and where can they participate? Are structural reforms planned, and which ones? Practical things instead of slogans. So many people don't know about the citizens' participation https://european-union.europa.eu/live-work-study/participate-interact-vote_en
@EU_Commission 2/2 nor do they know the programs that help developing their region/nature (LEADER, Natura 2000 etc).
Unfortunately, the extremely poor findability and old-fashionedness of the websites do not contribute to the information/motivation of citizens; the design only makes bureaucrats happy. 😉
Therefore, your communication here, beside nice slogans and the website's administrative language, is so important! Tell us, what the EU does for us and what we can do for us all in the EU!
@EU_Commission 1. showcases of best projects funded by EU,
2. dialogue, not broadcast,
3. clear and plain speak communication of strategy, priorities, funding programmes,
4. can you make EU states to use fediverse too (besides DE, NL and FR which already do)?
Thanks!
@po3mah
// can you make EU states to use fediverse too (besides DE, NL and FR which already do)? // ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
departure of state agencies, mayors, governors, parliament members, and so on across the globe from X and FB is a thing that seems to happen later than warp drive will be invented, it seems.
@EU_Commission The EU's federated accounts are very useful to me; I don't use most other social media so I stay up to date here.
I like to see how the EU has come together and how it has spent funds; for example, I liked the black hole research post a few days ago and I would like to see more posts showcasing EU-funded projects (such as NGEU-funded projects).
@EU_Commission 1. More support for Ukraine
2. A sanction committee to keep track of sanctions, in particular against Russia and Putin's cronies (cooperation with the Anti-Corruption foundation would help)
3. A regular live podcast with high-ranking officials talking about current events and taking questions from the audience
Hi @antonsem! Thanks for the suggestions, we have noted them down. Did you know we already have a podcast? It’s called “Europe Calling”, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Main topics IMHO:
✅ reinforced public health and concrete answers to the #ClimateChange crisis
✅ Better protection of workers and better #wellfare against precariousness
✅ To welcome #migrants according to European values and its #humanist principles
✅ A more combative Europe against racisms, especially antisemitism and muslim-hatred politics
✅ Protection of #Ukraine from #Poutine's agenda
Hi @peter! Thanks for your input! We will make sure to communicate about the #EUGreenDeal in the future. In the meantime, visit our website to learn more: https://europa.eu/!8bB4bR
@EU_Commission If you care so much about the fediverse, you could at least add a link in your website pointing to here. To show the world that we exist.
Second you can confirm your profile as authentic.
@mihira@EU_Commission Yeah, it's currently really hidden, you have to click on "More share options".
At least all Social Media account that are selfhosted(by the #EU) or/and #GDPR compliant should always be visible if any social media button is displayed at all.
Only afterwards show biggest or "More share options" button IMHO.
@EU_Commission If you really want to convince us of your deepening love for us and your engagement, then please place a link to your Fediverse account in a much more prominent position.
Giving more publicity to hate-speech-supporting social networks than to the Fediverse is hate, not love.
@EU_Commission Well, the topic I disliked the most is your plan to compromise the online safety, security and privacy of all 450 million Europeans with the plans to scan their devices. In addition, you are not open and transparent enough about these plans, as most of those 450 million do not know you are working on this. You know it does not work and that is in violation with human rights, yet you keep pushing. Why? #CSAM#CSS#Encryption#Security#Privacy#GDPR
Is there a straightforward way for college or university students to start public university in a different Country of the EU?
What if they are Citizens of EU but doing school outside EU?
@EU_Commission Thank you! I appreciate the celebration of diversity and the engaging conversations on Mastodon. I'd love to see more discussions on climate action and social equality. Keep up the great work!
Hello @strght! Thank you for your input. We are always evaluating our presence on social media, and we believe that our community on the fediverse is a great asset.
Regarding our digital policy, we believe in working towards a Europe fit for the digital age, while safeguarding the rights of our citizens online.
You can learn more about it here: https://europa.eu/!MCvQ7g
@liaizon@EU_Commission@evan It actively hasn't chosen a style, in the post itself it says "Diversity is also what makes us love the Fediverse" but the image says "United in the fediverse"
Hi @coolesding! Thanks for spotting the inconsistency! We normally prefer to spell fediverse with a lower-case “f”. We have adjusted the copy of our post and will make sure to be more consistent next time. 😊
@osma@EU_Commission I agree. Having possibility to have conversation with EU politicians. And not only sending information. Also listen to citizens and not only listen to lobbyists
Thank you for your feedback @chantal, @osma! We are always pleased to see different views and opinions shared with. While we might not able to answer to each one, your ideas, experiences, insights, and knowledge are always a source of inspiration and improvement. 😊
@EU_Commission
Glad to see someone's at that end! Perhaps you can forward the message to the commissioners and others as well. Particularly amusing/frustrating that the people in charge of digital policies, privacy and competition act to promote foreign, privacy-invasive wannabe-monopolies who in turn promote the rise of fascism. All of which in direct opposition to the founding principles of the Union. @chantal
@EU_Commission@chantal@osma yes, this.
I've enjoyed your account, but it doesn't feel fully part of the fediverse because it doesn't have conversations.
It doesn't matter if it takes a week or even a month - make your account a way to ask questions and get answers, not a one way broadcasting tool
😀
Hello @jaystephens! Thanks for your feedback! We are here to listen and answer. From now on, our community managers will be at your service – also on the fediverse!
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