🔗 Share this article European Union Might Retaliate to ‘Unwarranted’ US Travel Restrictions, Spokesperson Says The EU could “act quickly and firmly” in response to what it calls “unjustified” travel bans imposed by the US against five Europeans involved in fighting digital hatred and disinformation, a European Commission spokesperson has said. European Leaders Condemn US Move as ‘Intimidation’ European leaders such as the French president charged the US administration of “coercion and intimidation”, following the visa restrictions targeted figures who have been central to efforts to introduce laws governing American tech companies. “For far too long, ideologues in Europe have led organised efforts to coerce American platforms to punish US perspectives they oppose,” wrote a senior US official in a social media post. “This government will no longer tolerate such actions of extraterritorial censorship.” Widespread Condemnation From EU Nations Nations including Germany, Spain, and the UK, alongside numerous EU representatives joined the French president in condemning the decision. The bans were enacted on Tuesday against an ex-European commissioner who helped draft the bloc’s digital governance law, as well as several anti-disinformation campaigners, including two in Germany and two in the UK. A Deepening Dispute Over Regulation The DSA is seen by Washington as a form of censorship, whereas European leaders argue the rules are necessary to combat hate speech and disinformation. This row risks becoming a facet of a much broader existing cultural and political conflict involving Washington and European institutions. Additional Updates in the News In other judicial developments: A US district judge has halted efforts to reduce security grants to local governments that do not comply with certain immigration enforcement policies. The official stated the case was “another example” of tying federal aid to adherence to directives. Authorization was issued for the deployment of hundreds of national guard troops to New Orleans prior to the new year, coinciding with an ongoing border security initiative. A Pacific Island nation has agreed to accept a limited number of migrants from the US in exchange for additional aid, following signing a formal agreement with Washington. Additionally, a congressional representative has filed a lawsuit to demand the removal of a political figure’s name from a well-known performing arts center in the capital. Analysts have also noted that recent statements regarding Venezuelan oil reflect a wider ideology in certain circles of “resource imperialism”, drawing comparisons with historical international strategies.
The EU could “act quickly and firmly” in response to what it calls “unjustified” travel bans imposed by the US against five Europeans involved in fighting digital hatred and disinformation, a European Commission spokesperson has said. European Leaders Condemn US Move as ‘Intimidation’ European leaders such as the French president charged the US administration of “coercion and intimidation”, following the visa restrictions targeted figures who have been central to efforts to introduce laws governing American tech companies. “For far too long, ideologues in Europe have led organised efforts to coerce American platforms to punish US perspectives they oppose,” wrote a senior US official in a social media post. “This government will no longer tolerate such actions of extraterritorial censorship.” Widespread Condemnation From EU Nations Nations including Germany, Spain, and the UK, alongside numerous EU representatives joined the French president in condemning the decision. The bans were enacted on Tuesday against an ex-European commissioner who helped draft the bloc’s digital governance law, as well as several anti-disinformation campaigners, including two in Germany and two in the UK. A Deepening Dispute Over Regulation The DSA is seen by Washington as a form of censorship, whereas European leaders argue the rules are necessary to combat hate speech and disinformation. This row risks becoming a facet of a much broader existing cultural and political conflict involving Washington and European institutions. Additional Updates in the News In other judicial developments: A US district judge has halted efforts to reduce security grants to local governments that do not comply with certain immigration enforcement policies. The official stated the case was “another example” of tying federal aid to adherence to directives. Authorization was issued for the deployment of hundreds of national guard troops to New Orleans prior to the new year, coinciding with an ongoing border security initiative. A Pacific Island nation has agreed to accept a limited number of migrants from the US in exchange for additional aid, following signing a formal agreement with Washington. Additionally, a congressional representative has filed a lawsuit to demand the removal of a political figure’s name from a well-known performing arts center in the capital. Analysts have also noted that recent statements regarding Venezuelan oil reflect a wider ideology in certain circles of “resource imperialism”, drawing comparisons with historical international strategies.