US Sanctions Against EU's Thierry Breton and Trusted Flaggers Criticized as Bullying
By
pojntfx
Soft in all the wrong places. Take with a strong tea.
Summary
The article discusses US sanctions against European Commissioner Thierry Breton and Trusted Flaggers, which are crucial for enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA). The author expresses solidarity with those sanctioned and criticizes the US actions as bullying and an attempt to undermine European sovereignty, noting that the DSA was approved by 90% of the European Parliament and all 27 EU member states.
Key quotes
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Full solidarity with the unjustly sanctioned individuals.
As Breton called out, 90% of the European Parliament and all 27 Member States unanimously voted the DSA.
This bullying into vassalisation of Europe is unacceptable.
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