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[โ€“] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 45 points 2 months ago (3 children)

The EU is generally a positive influence in the tech sector but I can't understand supporting mass surveillance. Isn't this the exact opposite of what they were trying to achieve with GDPR? Are they only opposed to spying when someone else is doing it?

[โ€“] memphis 42 points 2 months ago

The EU isn't just one simple entity, it's doing good things and bad things at the same time. Considering the recent election of the parliament, 'security'-focused rethoric seems to resonate with the people.

To be fair, conservatives have been wanting this for a long time and this isn't something entirely new.

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