Chat Control Twist: Commissioner Sides with Parliament over Governments
7 days ago
- #Digital Rights
- #Surveillance
- #EU Politics
- EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner supports the European Parliament's position over the Council's draft law on 'Chat Control'.
- The Parliament's mandate, led by Javier Zarzalejos, opposes mass surveillance and mandatory age checks, advocating for targeted investigations with judicial warrants.
- A broad coalition in the Parliament, from Left to Right, unites against indiscriminate surveillance and for fundamental rights.
- Commissioner Brunner proposes extending the interim regulation to allow careful negotiations, signaling a shift from usual Commission support for EU governments.
- The Council's position is fragile, with key countries like Italy and Poland not supporting the current draft, reflecting divisions on legality and proportionality.
- Key negotiation points include mass surveillance vs. targeted investigations, mandatory age checks threatening anonymity, and potential app bans for under-17s.
- The Parliament's stance focuses on digital literacy and safety settings, rejecting age limits and app bans for teenagers.