#ChatControl (the proposed EU regulation which would require backdoors to encryption if it can send a video, picture or link) is set to be voted on June 19th.
They've been trying to pass this for the last two years and it looks like it might happen this month.
If passed, it will affect people around the world.
More info and suggested actions for how to resist available here: https://blog.cryptpad.org/2022/05/19/against-chatcontrol/
The only good news I have for you here is that the law currently targets "service providers", not "software developers" or "end users" (directly). Developers who also run a service, or get income from service providers will be affected indirectly.
The tactic being used here by the lawmakers is to starve developers of funds so they have to stop working on open source projects and get a so-called "real job". There are not many options for directly stopping developers from writing and sharing code, but this is a pretty effective way to slow down development and try to burn out open source developers.
Source: https://social.cryptography.dog/@ansuz/112630461011248734
Dr. Hax
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