Christophe Leclercq @christopheleclercq.wsocial.eu · 18/05/2026We need Trusted European Platforms. Ie create social media alternative to each US and Chinese dominant platforms. Not just startups, but sustainably in Europena hands. 030 3
Christophe Leclercq @christopheleclercq.wsocial.eu · 18/05/2026We say 'impossible n'est pas français!'. I'd add: 'impossible is not European' We also say: 'Le mieux est l'enemi du bien' (the best is the enemy of the good, ie don't wait for perfection to act' 020 2
Christophe Leclercq @christopheleclercq.wsocial.eu · 12/05/2026www.linkedin.com/posts/clecle...linkedin.com"Trusted European Platforms”: democracy shield replacing toxic networks, like X/Twitter | Christophe Leclercq | 51 comments"Trusted European Platforms”: 'Democracy Shield +', given toxic GAFAs WHY? UDATED Before full Democracy Shield (November): . US platforms help disinform citizens... Musk's X/Twitter majors on fake ne... 070 7
Christophe Leclercq @christopheleclercq.wsocial.eu · 12/05/2026Europe needs it OWN democracy infrastructure! Joining @Wsocial, as: 1. user (I left X a while back), 2. Advisory board (@EuropeMédiaLab launches TEPs label: Trusted European Platforms) 3. impact investor (after selling @euractiv.com, broadening my scope). 'W' stands for WE? Next: WIN! Worldwide? 1142 14
Christophe Leclercq @christopheleclercq.wsocial.eu · 09/05/2026#EuropeDay: from Coal & steel to Code & trust — Europe needs a new Schuman Plan. The first plan secured peace. Today, we need digital trust. Not just cloud or AI for business. We need Trusted European Platforms (TEPs) for citizens. For democracy. Let’s build and back #TEPs. Notably #Wsocial. 2101 10