Another essay topic to explore

The social media – their role, influence and regulation.

You could discuss this question in relation to a series of issues like:

freedom of expression /freedom of assembly/ freedom of the press /the use and misuse of social media for political purposes/fake news/ hate groups, conspiracy theory groups and terrorists/privacy and the invasion of privacy/how has the EU reacted? / censorship versus regulation/ should the EU develop its own social media?

Do the social media play different roles in developed democracies, in developing countries and in countries with a one-party or authoritarian government?