STATEMENT
LYMEC - Liberal European Youth
For too long, we have been confronted with videos, images, and news that have understandably raised serious questions about the character and intentions of certain politicians and platform owners. The recent actions and statements of Elon Musk have not only shocked us and our members but have also triggered a significant wave of individuals and organizations leaving X.
The debate about whether to remain on X (formerly Twitter) or migrate entirely to Bluesky has intensified, particularly in the wake of the 2024 US Elections and subsequent discussions about misinformation and hate speech, and its consequences on social media and our democracies. Notably, misinformation on X has contributed to unrest all over the world.
With more than 25 million users now on Bluesky, we see this as an opportunity to engage directly with a growing community and ensure that the online space is not left to populists. Our mission compels us to be where the people are, standing firm in the fight for truth, accountability, and the rights of all individuals in the digital age. For this reason, we are joining Bluesky, a platform praised as a return to the roots of open dialogue and integrity, which many users associate with Twitter´s earlier days.
About LYMEC:
The European Liberal Youth, abbreviated as LYMEC, is a pan-European youth organisation seeking to promote liberal values throughout the EU as the youth organisation of the ALDE Party and its parliamentary group in the European Parliament (Renew Europe Group). The organisation is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission.
Rue d'Idalie 11, 6th floor, bt 2 B-1050 Brussels
Email: office@lymec.eu
Media Contact:
Dimitra Papadopoulou (she/her)
LYMEC Communications Officer
Phone: +49 1520 7980821
E-Mail: dimi@lymec.eu
LYMEC joins Bluesky