The European Oligarchy

> This time, they managed to do it by voting as a second reading just before the summer recess, but next time they will find another way; the European Parliament confirms, once again

Just when some people here thought that Chat Control was "defeated" in [0] when I and many others said "Until next time". [1]

4 months later, everyone is surprised that it was green lighted in [2]. Tells me everything I need to know how the EU preaches "privacy" while also tactically passing unpopular laws in support for more surveillance.

The EU does not care about you.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47529609

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47532154

[2] https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/eu-parliament-greenlights-c...

It reminds me of the IAU vote to not classify Pluto as a planet, despite most members being against the motion.

It’s time to rehydrate The Tree of Liberty.

Get your hoses ready.