US Lawmakers Accuse EU of Censoring Free Speech in New Report
'EU's dangerous censorship': 'House 'exposes' Europe's threat to US free speech at explosive hearing
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A report by US Republican lawmakers claims the European Commission has conducted a decade-long campaign to censor political speech, including in the US. The House Judiciary Committee's interim report alleges that over 100 closed-door meetings with social media companies were used to pressure them into censoring content related to key policy debates.
- 01The European Commission is accused of a decade-long campaign to censor political speech globally.
- 02The House Judiciary Committee released a 160-page report detailing these allegations.
- 03Over 100 closed-door meetings with social media platforms since 2020 are cited as evidence.
- 04The report claims the censorship targets discussions on significant topics like the Covid-19 pandemic and migration.
- 05The accusations highlight concerns over the balance between combating hate speech and protecting free speech.
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A report from the House Judiciary Committee, released on February 3, 2023, by US Republican lawmakers, alleges that the European Commission has engaged in a decade-long campaign to censor political speech worldwide, including within the United States. The 160-page interim report claims that since 2020, officials from the commission have held over 100 closed-door meetings with social media platforms, pressuring them to censor content more aggressively. The report asserts that while these actions are often justified as efforts to combat 'hate speech' or 'disinformation,' they have resulted in the suppression of true information and political discourse surrounding critical issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, mass migration, and transgender rights. This raises significant concerns regarding the implications for free speech and the role of government in regulating online content.
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The allegations raise concerns about the potential chilling effect on free speech in both the US and Europe, affecting how individuals and organizations communicate online.
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