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Chat Control Is in the Final Stretch – but It Could Be a Marathon, Not a Sprint
News•Feb 25, 2026

Chat Control Is in the Final Stretch – but It Could Be a Marathon, Not a Sprint

The EU Council, led by Denmark, has rejected mandatory scanning of private messages and added safeguards for encrypted communications in the contentious CSA Regulation. While the Council now proposes a voluntary detection framework, the European Parliament still backs limited mandatory scanning under suspicion. Negotiations are slated for a final trilogue by 29 June 2026, but several contentious provisions—such as age‑verification mandates and weak oversight mechanisms—remain unresolved. The shift marks a pivotal moment for digital rights across Europe.

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Czech Ministry Apologizes to Journalist for Blanket Collection of Mobile Phone Data
News•Feb 18, 2026

Czech Ministry Apologizes to Journalist for Blanket Collection of Mobile Phone Data

The Czech Supreme Court ruled that the country's blanket retention of mobile phone metadata violates EU law, labeling the practice a long‑term and serious rights infringement. Following the decision, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a formal apology to...

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Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Starts with Open Source
News•Feb 18, 2026

Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Starts with Open Source

EDRi, together with Access Now and Vrijschrift.org, submitted a response to the EU’s Open‑Source Digital Ecosystems Strategy, arguing that free and open source software (FOSS) is a strategic foundation for Europe’s digital sovereignty. The brief highlights how Europe’s current reliance...

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Ensuring Human Rights-Based, Global Perspectives in the DSA Enforcement: The DSA Human Rights Alliance’s Guidelines
News•Feb 18, 2026

Ensuring Human Rights-Based, Global Perspectives in the DSA Enforcement: The DSA Human Rights Alliance’s Guidelines

The DSA Human Rights Alliance released an eight‑principle guide urging the European Commission and national regulators to embed a human‑rights‑centered approach as the Digital Services Act moves into enforcement. The recommendations stress cross‑border effects, inclusion of diverse civil‑society groups, and...

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How Recommender Algorithms Threaten Election Integrity
News•Feb 18, 2026

How Recommender Algorithms Threaten Election Integrity

A study by ApTI examined how Facebook, Instagram and TikTok recommendation algorithms delivered political content during Romania’s 2025 presidential election. Using four controlled accounts, the researchers found that algorithms routinely overrode explicit user choices, showing adult users political posts from...

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European Commission’s Plans Will Lead to Worse Regulations
News•Feb 18, 2026

European Commission’s Plans Will Lead to Worse Regulations

EDRi warns that the European Commission’s plan to amend the Better Regulation framework will degrade EU lawmaking by introducing procedural shortcuts, reducing scrutiny, and favoring private interests. The civil‑society group submitted evidence highlighting failures in impact assessments, a politicised ‘urgency’...

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