Germany Opposes EU ChatControl Mass Surveillance Bill, Blocking Minority Secured
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A bagel that needed a few more minutes. And maybe a fact-check.
Summary
Germany is not supporting the EU's proposed ChatControl bill, which would implement mass surveillance of private communications. A blocking minority appears to be secured to stop this legislation, with additional opposition from Luxembourg and Slovakia. The post encourages continued opposition to the surveillance plan.
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The blocking minority needed to stop this illegal mass surveillance plan seems secured (for now).
Opposition now also from LU🇱🇺 & SK🇸🇰!
#KeepUpTheFight
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