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Slovak Minister Fights EU's Controversial Chat Control Proposal

9/5/2025

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Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok opposes the EU's Chat Control proposal, advocating for child protection without sacrificing privacy.
The proposal seeks to scan messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), threatening end-to-end encryption.
Opposition is rising among EU Member States, with only six officially supporting the proposal.
Critics argue mandatory scanning could normalize surveillance and infringe on privacy rights.
The Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting may significantly impact the proposal's future.

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Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok opposes the EU's Chat Control proposal, advocating for child protection without sacrificing privacy.
The proposal seeks to scan messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), threatening end-to-end encryption.
Opposition is rising among EU Member States, with only six officially supporting the proposal.
Critics argue mandatory scanning could normalize surveillance and infringe on privacy rights.
The Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting may significantly impact the proposal's future.