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24-12-2025
The US State Department has denied visas to five individuals, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, over their alleged attempts to 'coerce' American social media platforms into suppressing certain viewpoints. The decision has sparked controversy, with some accusing the US of censorship and others seeing it as a necessary measure to protect American sovereignty. The individuals targeted are associated with the EU's Digital Services Act, which has been criticized by some US conservatives for allegedly censoring right-wing opinions.
Entities: Thierry Breton, US State Department, Marco Rubio, European Commission, EU • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
The US State Department has imposed visa sanctions on five individuals, including a former top European Union official and employees of organizations that combat disinformation, for alleged censorship. The sanctioned individuals are accused of leading efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose. The move is seen as a continuation of the Trump administration's fight against European regulations that have impacted digital platforms, far-right politicians, and Trump allies. The sanctions have been met with outcry from European officials, who view them as an attack on free speech and an attempt to silence critics.
Entities: US State Department, European Union, Marco Rubio, Thierry Breton, Imran Ahmed • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
The US State Department has barred five Europeans accused of pressuring US tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints, escalating tensions with European regulators over online speech. The individuals, described as 'radical' activists and 'weaponized' NGOs by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, include leaders of organizations addressing digital hate and a former EU commissioner. The move is part of the Trump administration's campaign against foreign influence over online speech, using immigration law rather than platform regulations or sanctions.
Entities: US State Department, Europeans, Marco Rubio, US, European Union • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
The U.S. State Department has barred five Europeans it accuses of pressuring U.S. tech firms to censor American viewpoints. The decision is part of a Trump administration campaign against foreign influence over online speech, using immigration law rather than platform regulations or sanctions. The five individuals targeted include leaders of organizations that address digital hate and a former European Union commissioner who clashed with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The State Department characterized them as 'radical' activists and 'weaponized' nongovernmental organizations. The move has been condemned by the French Foreign Minister, who argued that the EU's Digital Services Act, which the individuals were associated with, has no extraterritorial reach and does not concern the U.S.
Entities: Marco Rubio, State Department, Europe, United States, Tech firms • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
The Trump administration has barred five European officials from entering the US due to their alleged involvement in 'extraterritorial censorship' campaigns against American viewpoints. The State Department revealed that the five individuals, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and leaders of organizations focused on countering digital hate and disinformation, have flouted a visa policy introduced in May that restricts those who work to censor protected speech in the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the administration will no longer tolerate these acts of censorship and will expand the list if others do not reverse course. The move has been met with criticism from the Europeans, with Breton accusing the Trump administration of engaging in McCarthyism.
Entities: Thierry Breton, Marco Rubio, Imran Ahmed, Clare Melford, Josephine Ballon • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
The Trump administration has barred five prominent Europeans from entering the United States, accusing them of being involved in online censorship of Americans. The five individuals include Thierry Breton, a former member of the European Commission, and four researchers from nonpartisan organizations that have fought disinformation and hate speech online. The administration's action is seen as an escalation of its fight against European efforts to regulate content on major social media platforms. The move has been criticized by experts and advocacy groups, who argue that it is an attempt to silence critics and undermine efforts to combat disinformation.
Entities: Thierry Breton, Marco Rubio, European Commission, Digital Services Act, European Union • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
