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German officials highlight major concerns with EU plan to scan phones for child sexual abuse material

The German Parliament held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the EU's proposed plan to combat child sexual abuse material.

On Mar 2, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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EU’s plan to scan phones for child abuse material is even more invasive than Apple’s disastrous idea

'This document is the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen.'

On May 12, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Sweeping new EU regulations could drastically change how big tech does business

European Union leaders agreed on sweeping competition reform regulating big tech companies.

On Mar 25, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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EU orders Google to block Russian state media from search results

The E.U. even wants posts from users discussing stories from Russian media to be blocked from view.

On Mar 10, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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European protesters resort to weird flash mob to rail against COVID-19 restrictions

They're like Jabbawockeez, with less rhythm and more distrust of government.

On Jan 5, 2021 by Phil West

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Twitch star Forsen has a plan to escape Article 13

The Swedish streamer isn't optimistic.

On Mar 27, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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What does the EU’s Copyright Directive mean for the future of the internet?

Will the EU's controversial new legislation result in a 'meme ban'?

On Mar 26, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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Wikimedia to E.U.: Proposed copyright reform could ‘stifle’ the free web

European Parliament will vote on a controversial proposal next week.

On Sep 5, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Trump says the European Union is our ‘foe’

Trump chose to list the EU as a foe before Russia or China.

On Jul 15, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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The E.U.’s new copyright law spells disaster for the internet (updated)

It could do a lot more than kill memes.

On Jun 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Major U.S. newspapers shut down in Europe as GDPR goes into effect

The strict European privacy policy went into effect today.

On May 25, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Mark Zuckerberg’s E.U. testimony was a huge waste of time

The Facebook CEO escaped unscathed.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Here’s how Mark Zuckerberg will apologize to the E.U.

Déjà vu.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

How to Watch Zuckerberg’s E.U. Testimony Live on May 22

How to livestream Mark Zuckerberg’s E.U. testimony on May 22

It was originally planned as a secret meeting.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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What FISA renewal means for the U.S.-EU Privacy Shield agreement

Some in the EU aren't happy with the deal.

On Feb 10, 2018 by Jonathan Keane