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Trump administration bans two British free speech campaigners from US as censorship row escalates

The visa sanctions have been branded an ‘authoritarian attack on free speech and an egregious act of government censorship’

The Independent UK

‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners

Chi Onwurah speaks out after Marco Rubio accused five Europeans, including two Britons, of ‘seeking to suppress American viewpoints they oppose’

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron slams Trump administration over US visa bans for European anti-hate campaigners

The move by the US authorities comes despite senior Trump figures, including Vice President JD Vance, lecturing Europe on the importance of free speech

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Visa ban for European critics of online harm is first shot in US free speech war

Legislation that seeks to curb harmful content is viewed as a threat to Silicon Valley by many Maga politicians

The Guardian - UK

European leaders condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates

Washington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five leading figures behind digital safety law campaign targeted

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration bars Europeans from U.S. for pressuring tech firms to ‘censor’ American speech

The move targets architects of the EU’s Digital Services Act and anti-disinformation advocates—triggering diplomatic condemnation from Europe’s leaders.

Fortune

France slams US visa ban on European tech experts in spat over online regulation

France has condemned Washington's decision to bar a former European Commissioner and four other prominent tech monitors from entering the United States as part of an escalating dispute over EU efforts to regulate social media platforms. The US accuses them of working to censor Americans online.

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US visa ban targets former EU Commissioner Breton over alleged social media censorship

Washington announced it banned former EU tech Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists from entering US soil, a decision Breton slammed as a "McCarthy's witch hunt".

Euronews

Trump admin bars 5 Europeans its says pressed tech platforms to "censor" U.S. views

Accused "mastermind" ex-European Commissioner Thierry Breton called the action in response to EU regulations "a witch hunt."

Axios

Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators

State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformation

The Guardian - AU

Musk vs the EU: Fact-checking the tech billionaire's X claims on Europe

Elon Musk made and reshared a series of misleading and sensationalised claims related to Europe on his X platform in the aftermath of a fine imposed on X by the European Commission for failing to comply with its transparency duties.

Euronews

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic?

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

Euronews

EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats

A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims.

Euronews

Fragile truce: what the new US–EU trade deal means for digital

A week after the US–EU digital trade deal was unveiled, it is already under fire. Trump has threatened new tariffs, Brussels is pressing ahead with new rules, and both sides are sharpening arguments, underscoring how fragile yet vital the pact is for transatlantic tech.

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EU tech chief to 'fight back’ against Trump’s allegations, Commission says

Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunen’s absence regarding the recent US government threats.

The Guardian - UK

‘Thought crime’ and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance’s claims about Europe stand up?

US vice-president told litany of tales of Europe’s rights infringements in speech to leaders at defence gathering

International Business Times

EU Has Limited Power To Suspend Elon Musk's X

A suspension for Elon Musk-owned social network X in the European Union could be more difficult than some politicians have suggested and at worst only temporary, experts told AFP. Former European Commissioner Thierry Breton brought suspending X into play last week, suggesting in a TV interview that it would be…

The Guardian - UK

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening

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The Guardian - UK

Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party

International Business Times

With Trump Comeback, Will EU Go Easier On Ally Musk?

Donald Trump's White House comeback gives his ally Elon Musk a sizeable advantage in a running standoff with EU tech regulators -- who may now think twice before fining his X platform over disinformation concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin

TechRadar

Thierry Breton steps down - EC commissioner overseeing big tech regulation quits

Former EU commissioner blamed EC President Ursula von der Leyen in his resignation.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief von der Leyen unveils new team with women in key posts

The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution for the next five years. While the number of women falls short of the gender parity she aimed for, they've been handed the lion's share of top roles.

Fortune

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission lineup – as it happened

European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties

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