Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have failed to block a proposal extending the mass scanning of private communications, a measure they have previously rejected twice.
This time too, more votes were cast against the proposal than in favor, but due to the absence of numerous MEPs on the eve of the summer recess, the motion to reject did not attain the necessary absolute majority. The proposal passed by default.
Similarly, an amendment to require warrants for the scanning received more votes in favor than against, but failed to attain the necessary absolute majority to pass.
The so-called Chat Control 1.0 law will now be extended through 2028.
According to its supporters, the measure c...