US Bans Five Europeans Over Tech Censorship, Sparks EU Outcry

The US government has banned five prominent Europeans, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, from entering the country. Washington accuses them of pressuring American tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook into censoring online viewpoints, a move condemned by European leaders.

• US State Department issued visa bans for five prominent Europeans.
• Individuals include Thierry Breton and leaders of anti-disinformation groups.
• US alleges they coerced tech firms to censor American viewpoints online.
• The ban stems from perceived pressure related to EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
• European leaders, including Macron, condemned the ban as 'intimidation'.
• The move escalates a transatlantic dispute over online speech and regulation.

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