Belgium’s proposed Chat Control plan, which includes monitoring all chat messages and digital communications regardless of suspicion, was withdrawn by the EU Council due to a lack of majority. Hungary is set to take over the Council Presidency and intends to advance negotiations on chat control. The controversial proposal has faced criticism from experts, Signal, and privacy advocates for undermining encryption and introducing vulnerabilities. The European Parliament has rejected similar proposals in the past. The legislative process faces uncertainty, with negotiations set to resume after the summer. Advocates urge citizens to remain vigilant in the debate over digital privacy and surveillance.
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