The European Union is once again moving fast on the dangerous Chat Control regulation. This proposal would force providers to search all private chats, messages, and emails automatically for suspicious content – generally and indiscriminately. That means your conversations with friends, family, doctors, or lawyers could be opened to suspicion, regardless of who you are. This is why it is opposed by a broad consensus among the public, civil rights groups, and pirates.
The Current State of Play
While the European Parliament has positioned itself almost unanimously against indiscriminate chat control, the Member states are a different affair entirely:
- 15 Member States already support Chat Control (including France, Italy, and Spain).
- 6 countries firmly oppose (such as Austria, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands).
- Germany and several others remain undecided – making them decisive for the upcoming vote.
On October 14, 2025, European Interior Ministers are scheduled to vote on adopting Chat Control. If adopted, Chat Control would break encryption, enable mass surveillance, and set a precedent that authoritarian governments worldwide could exploit. Experts warn it would not protect children, but instead flood investigators with false reports while leaving real offenders harder to track.
What You Can Do to stop Chat Control
We need to act now – loud and clear. Here’s three things you can do today to help us fight the proposal:
Why This Matters
Your right to private communication is at stake. Once we allow mass scanning of personal messages, there is no turning back. Europe should take the lead in protecting freedom, security, and dignity – not normalizing a culture where everyone is treated as a suspect by the state.
Let’s send a strong message: No to indiscriminatory surveillance! Yes to private communication!
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