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18 Feb 2026
German court orders X to grant data access for Hungary election research
Summary
A German appeals court ordered social media platform X to grant vetted researchers access to publicly available data related to Hungary’s April 12 election. The ruling, which takes immediate effect, is seen as a precedent for enforcing EU digital transparency rules and could impact how major platforms comply with the Digital Services Act. The decision is particularly relevant given the upcoming Hungarian election, which has been marred by concerns about media bias and disinformation.