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10 Nov, 4 tweets, 4 min read
1/4 Tomorrow the @EUCouncil will discuss #TERREG new draft with the aim to reach a final compromise with @EP_Justice during Thursday’s trilogue
2/4 The proposal was already subject to criticism by @fra, @edps and three UN Special Rapporteurs in 2018-19. Yet again, EU plans to counter online terrorist propaganda are under fire from @Irenekhan and @NiAolainF

Read and share! #TERREG
spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/…
3/4 Legislation would have “serious implications for freedom of expression, association & political participation” say @Irenekhan @NiAolainF
Concerns are:
❕ Broad definition of terrorist content
⚖️Lack of judicial oversight
🌪 Short timeframe, upload filters & EU-wide removal
4/4 Civil society is joining efforts and call for stronger fundamental rights safeguards from EU legislators. Counterterrorism cannot weaken our rights and freedoms! Read @LibertiesEU open letter: frama.link/TERRUGOpenLett…

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