European Parliament Passes Controversial Chat Control Law

NicoVerderosa · x · 2026-07-10

The European Parliament has effectively passed the highly controversial "Chat Control" surveillance bill, with 314 votes against and 276 in favor. The voting rules required 361 opposing votes to reject the bill, and all vacant seats were counted as yes votes on the final day before adjournment. This procedural maneuvering has sparked intense debate regarding privacy scrutiny and democratic processes.

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