This Heritage Foundation commentary expresses concern that European efforts to counter populist movements through legal challenges and censorship, termed "lawfare" and "censorship," could strain the alliance with the United States. The author observes that some European countries are using their legal systems to target opposition parties and are employing measures like classifying parties as "extremist" or fining them for alleged irregularities. Furthermore, the article highlights that European entities are actively pursuing online content moderation policies under the guise of combating "disinformation." The piece concludes by suggesting that these actions, which diverge from American values of freedom of expression and due process, may ultimately weaken the NATO alliance.

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