US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place.

State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformation

US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.

The former EU commissioner and four anti-disinformation campaigners were the subject of U.S. travel sanctions.

"The Trump Administration will no longer tolerate these egregious acts of extraterritorial censorship," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Washington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five Europeans behind campaign to regulate US tech giants targeted

Legislation that seeks to curb harmful content is viewed as a threat to Silicon Valley by many Maga politicians

“Our digital rules ensure a safe, fair, and level playing field for all companies, applied fairly and without discrimination,” the European Commission said.

Former EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton was the chief target of a U.S. travel ban imposed on European online safety activists.

The European Union, along with France and Germany, on Wednesday criticized U.S. visa bans imposed on several Europeans involved in fighting online hate and...

The EU condemns U.S. sanctions against five Europeans, asserting the need to defend digital sovereignty and regulatory autonomy.

UK, France and Germany condemn US visa ban on social media campaigners

The move targets architects of the EU’s Digital Services Act and anti-disinformation advocates—triggering diplomatic condemnation from Europe’s leaders.