European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 29, 2020. Alexandros Michailidis/ShutterstockThe U.S. Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on five European figures, including a former European Union commissioner and several activists, accusing them of orchestrating efforts to pressure U.S. technology platforms to censor Americans’ free speech.The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Dec. 23, drew swift condemnation from the EU, France, and Germany, further straining transatlantic relations over digital regulation and free expression.
US Imposes Visa Bans on Former EU Commissioner, Activists Over Alleged Censorship
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