The digital future belongs to us. Not Big Tech.
We defend democracy and digital fundamental rights online.
Join the power of the swarm and reclaim the narrative.
I’m in.[[Our Mission:]] The Question of Digital Power is a Question of Our Freedom.
Our Mission
The digital world is dominated by a handful of tech corporations. They decide what we see, what we believe, and how we communicate. This puts our fundamental rights, our freedom — and ultimately our democracy — at risk. We’ve become too dependent: on algorithms that shape our opinions, on platforms that control our conversations, on corporations that influence political processes.
[[Our Answer:]] We Say: [[:]] This Can’t Go On.
The Center for Digital Rights and Democracy is our answer. We’re reclaiming the narrative, raising public awareness for digital fundamental rights, putting pressure on corporations and policymakers, and offering solutions to break free from this dependence.
[[Our Approach:]] Our Approach: Talk isn’t Enough. We Take Action.
Analysis
Newsroom & Media Service
We provide up-to-date analysis for media and key voices — well-researched, fast, and solution-oriented.
Stories
New Narratives & Storytelling
We create stories that resonate and reach many. Challenging Big Tech’s narrative power — in support of digital fundamental rights.
Digital civil society
Alliances & Swarm Power
We’re building new bridges to actors from business and civil society. We’re creating new formats for dialogue and support, and we’re especially reaching out to those responsible for digital affairs.
We’re not a traditional NGO, a lobbying group, or a media outlet. We’re a new communications hub for digital democracy – strategic, agile, and outspoken.
[[What we do:]] What We Want to Do Differently
Explain and Contextualize
We don’t just want to react — we want to set the agenda.
We aim not only to explain and contextualize debates, but to craft our own narratives that resonate. Our goal is to make digital fundamental rights a mainstream cause — emotional, relatable, and relevant.
Energy and Rigor
We combine principles with practice
We work with journalistic rigor, activist energy, and strategic communication know-how. We think like editorial teams but act like campaigners. It’s a rare mix — and a necessary one.
Experience and Principles
We’re creating a counter-public that can stand toe-to-toe with Big Tech.
Big Tech pours billions into PR, lobbying, and communication strategy. We bring principles, experience — and a growing movement behind us. Our mission: to challenge the illusion of inevitability in platform logic with strong, democratic narratives.
Out of the niche
We build bridges — instead of staying stuck in our bubbles.
We want out of the niche. Out of the expert echo chamber. We’re looking for alliances with organizations, media, academia — and with companies that take democratic values seriously. We’re building bridges into society — not just to the like-minded.
[[Join us:]] Here’s How You Can Get Involved.
Swarm Power: How You Can Join
Every bit of swarm power counts. Together, we’re a movement challenging Big Tech lobbies and their billion-dollar PR machines.
[[Your contribution:]] Your Contribution Makes the Difference.
Whether it’s a donation, …
… or the willingness to spread our message!
I’ve spent the past 30 years critically engaging with the digital society. Now is the time not just to analyze, but to act — decisively. For a digital future that serves people, not corporations.Markus Beckedahl