GermanyThe European Parliament has approved a motion to extend the controversial 'chat control' regulation, which allows tech companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft to scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. The decision came after a heated debate, with opponents accusing conservative parties of violating parliamentary rules and using procedural tactics to bypass previous rejections. While the regulation was previously rejected by a large majority in April, supporters argue that without it, child exploitation content would remain undetected. The move follows pressure from EU member states and the Parliament’s president, despite criticism from opposition groups who claim it amounts to mass surveillance under the guise of child protection.
Bias read (Center): While the article presents strong arguments from both sides—opposition concerns over privacy and mass surveillance versus support for child protection—the framing remains balanced. It reports on the procedural maneuvering without overtly endorsing either side, though it does highlight the political,
