I think this is the more probable version of events.

Definitely one of the apps where premium is worth it.

Sadly in countries without a pirate party, like Denmark, you can’t (as far as I know) vote for the EP pirate party.

Same thing here :)

No place like $HOME

I don’t think it’s primarily about the algorithm or “Public Enlightenment and Propaganda” but instead about data and company ownership. Currently the US and EU are far closer allies with each other than with china. Services that are owned/controlled by their countries are therefore prioritized, and competing services from non-ally countries are way more scrutinized.