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EU Urged to Balance Piracy Crackdown with User Rights

6/13/2025

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Internet providers in Europe are under mounting pressure to shut down pirate sites, but EuroISPA cautions that heavy-handed tactics could unfairly impact legitimate users. Cloudflare supports this stance, pointing to the unintended consequences seen in Italy and Spain. Both organizations call for transparency and collaboration, urging the EU to focus on effective, cooperative strategies to combat piracy.

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Story summary

Internet providers in Europe are under mounting pressure to shut down pirate sites, but EuroISPA cautions that heavy-handed tactics could unfairly impact legitimate users. Cloudflare supports this stance, pointing to the unintended consequences seen in Italy and Spain. Both organizations call for transparency and collaboration, urging the EU to focus on effective, cooperative strategies to combat piracy.