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Brussels Could Reopen the Fight to Scan Your Private Chats
Lawmakers killed this in March but Brussels is back four months later asking for a do-over.
EU Commission Sues Five Member States Over Censorship Law Non-Compliance
Poland, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, and Czech Republic face EU court over Digital Services Act enforcement gaps.
EU’s “Democracy Shield” Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency
Opponents argue the initiative is a tool for political gatekeeping, not just election integrity.
Facial Recognition Continues to Proliferate at Concerts and Festivals
Facial recognition tech is rapidly becoming the norm at large venues, sparking debates on balancing convenience and privacy.
Journalists Fear Self-Censorship as Cyprus Debates “Misinformation” Penalties
Amendment raises concerns over potential self-censorship and threats to press freedom amid broader European trends.
Cyrpus: Woman Arrested After Calling Village Mayor “Useless” on Facebook
She was forced to write an apology and could be fined around $4,800.
