The European Parliament is considering a proposal to reintroduce the scanning...

The European Parliament is considering a proposal to reintroduce the scanning of private messages on digital platforms—an initiative previously rejected twice. The plan would allow platforms to access users’ private chats, described officially as voluntary, but seen as a broad surveillance measure. This proposal is returning via an expedited parliamentary process, though no emergency has been identified; the transitional regulation has lapsed, and there is time for debate. For approval, the measure requires an absolute majority of all MEPs, not just those present. Absence of members increases its likelihood to pass. The process has been criticized for bypassing standard democratic procedures and revisiting a measure that Parliament has twice declined. 📰 @aipost