EU to legislate about Chat Control behind closed doors

Civil rights activists warn of a "double-attack" on digital privacy as the EU prepares to legislate on mass surveillance measures this weekend and Monday. EP President Roberta Metsola is attempting to resurrect a rejected "Chat Control 1.0" proposal through backroom deals, while simultaneous trilogue negotiations on permanent Chat Control 2.0 legislation could lead to mass message scanning, warrantless surveillance orders, and mandatory age verification ending anonymous communication. Civil society has relaunched the fightchatcontrol.eu campaign to enable citizens to contact EU lawmakers opposing these proposals.