The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party, Bärbel Bas, on Sandra Maischberger’s talk show this week:
“People no longer know what we stand for.”
We’re happy to help, Ms. Bas. Here is the list.
This week, the EU Parliament rejected chat control for the second time. 311 MEPs voted against, 228 in favor. Sounds like a victory. It isn’t.
The third attempt is coming. It always comes. Every time with a new name, new framing — but “child protection!” remains the lever that never changes. And interestingly, this time the Social Democrats (S&D) voted mostly in favor. Left-right logic has long ceased to explain anything in surveillance debates.
Introduction: # The introduction of “Chat Control” represents a dangerous development for our digital freedom and privacy. Under the guise of “security,” our personal messages and communications are being monitored and analyzed. This measure not only threatens our privacy but also the integrity of our entire digital communication. It’s time to stand up against this surveillance and defend our rights.
