Europe’s Online Censorship Laws Could Restrict Americans Too, Analysts Say

Policy experts are concerned that Europe’s speech laws could compel online platforms to institute restrictive policies worldwide, in order to comply.
Europe’s Online Censorship Laws Could Restrict Americans Too, Analysts Say
This photo shows reflexions on a smartphone screen of logos of online platforms google, facebook, linkedin, Amazon, Apple store and Tiktok in Brussels on Feb. 12, 2023. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images
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For many Americans, talk of a crackdown in Europe on “hate speech” and “misinformation” may seem a faraway issue, but legal experts say that Europe’s online censorship laws could affect Americans, too.

Kevin Stocklin
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Kevin Stocklin is a contributor to The Epoch Times who covers the ESG industry, global governance, and the intersection of politics and business.