EU Council forces Chat Control via fast-track
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EU Council reactivates expired chat control law via fast-track procedure.
The EU Council of Ministers revived the expired Chat Control 1.0 regulation in an expedited procedure, bypassing stalled negotiations on Chat Control 2.0. The transitional law, which expired April 3, allowed tech groups to voluntarily scan encrypted messages for child abuse material. Critics say the maneuver attempts to circumvent democratic oversight by forcing a vote before the summer break, when many MEPs have already departed. The draft is procedurally in its 2nd reading, requiring an absolute majority to stop it.
What commenters are saying
Commenters are predominantly critical, framing the move as undemocratic authoritarianism. Several call for contacting MEPs via fightchatcontrol.eu. One thread debates whether the measure is an extension of a 2011 law rather than a new power grab. A separate technical discussion critiques Heise's 'pay-or-okay' cookie consent banner, noting it may violate GDPR by requiring subscription to reject tracking, though enforcement remains inconsistent across EU jurisdictions.