EU countries deadlock on chat control – decision postponed again
EU countries remain divided over the controversial chat control law, which involves monitoring digital messages. On Wednesday evening, the decision was postponed once more. The proposal is viewed as a way to track child pornography but criticized as mass surveillance.
In Brussels, a deadlock persists over the EU's proposed "chat control" law, which would allow the state to monitor all digital messages. The question is whether it is an effective tool against child pornography or a dangerous form of mass surveillance of innocents—it depends on who you ask.
On Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025, EU countries decided once again to postpone a final decision on the proposal. The situation is locked due to disagreements among member states, and EU governments seem inclined to say no to the controversial law.
The proposal has sparked intense debates on privacy versus security. According to reports from Dagens Nyheter, this is the third time the decision has been delayed, highlighting the division within the union. No specific quotes from decision-makers are mentioned in available sources, but the controversy centers on balancing the fight against serious crimes with protecting citizens' privacy.
Without a unanimous decision, the future of chat control remains uncertain, and it could impact how the EU handles digital surveillance moving forward.