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Europe’s conservatives revive zombie bill on child abuse scanning
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Europe’s conservatives revive zombie bill on child abuse scanning

The European Parliament has sent a controversial child abuse scanning bill back to the Council of the EU after a chaotic voting process. The measure would require internet service providers to scan for child abuse material, but the legislation faced significant procedural challenges. Parliament President Roberta Metsola attempted to override the opposition of some members, leading to accusations of procedural manipulation. The bill remains under consideration as member states now face the decision of whether to adopt the revised proposal.

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Europe’s conservatives revive zombie bill on child abuse scanning

The European Parliament has sent a controversial child abuse scanning bill back to the Council of the EU after a chaotic voting process. The measure would require internet service providers to scan for child abuse material, but the legislation faced significant procedural challenges. Parliament President Roberta Metsola attempted to override the opposition of some members, leading to accusations of procedural manipulation. The bill remains under consideration as member states now face the decision of whether to adopt the revised proposal.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the political maneuvering around the child abuse scanning bill, highlighting both the legislative efforts and the procedural conflicts within the European Parliament. It does not overtly favor one side over another, though it notes the contentious nature of

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