Babel 2.0: With over 50% of online media generated in English, the language’s role as a 'lingua franca' has become increasingly central in EU public discourse. Consequently, Member States have raised concerns with regard to linguistic imperialism, as evidenced by Italy's proposed penalization of foreign words in official communications. In light of such pro-linguistic purism phenomena, how can the EU preserve its diverse linguistic landscape whilst ensuring that Member States' language policies respect freedom of speech and promote inclusive digital communication?