The European Union introduced fresh measures this week to limit American speech on social media platforms, claiming the move is needed to protect democracy.
EU lawmakers say the initiative targets “foreign interference” and “illegal content,” but it’s raising concerns among free speech advocates in the United States.
EU officials intensified the enforcement of the Digital Services Act at a parliamentary session this week, claiming it’s aimed at countering “foreign interference” and “hate speech” on social media platforms, legal advocacy group ADF International said in a statement.
The Act, which took effect last February, compels social media companies to remove “illegal content” or face penalties of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.
MEPs from across the political spectrum debated these requirements this week, citing concerns that the legislation might affect users even outside Europe, including those in the U.S., ADF Internation added. […]
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