EU launches ‘W’, a social platform focused on verified identities to rival Twitter/X:

• CEO Anna Zeiter leads, unveiled at Davos Jan 20, 2026

• Users submit ID/photos; data hosted in EU under GDPR

• Name = “We,” “Values,” “Verified”

• Early testing at wsocial.eu (invite only)

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🇪🇺 The European Union announces the launch of its new social media platform 'W', designed to compete with X (formerly Twitter). A key feature will be mandatory human verification, aimed at eliminating bots and fake accounts. #EU #SocialMedia #WPlatform #TechNews #DigitalPolicy #BotFree #EUInnovation