📱🔍 EU foreign ministers face scrutiny over Signal chats
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EU foreign ministers are facing scrutiny for using Signal to conduct confidential discussions, including sensitive topics like the humanitarian situation in Gaza. An investigation has revealed that this chat group may violate transparency norms, as several member states refuse to disclose messages citing confidentiality. Critics are calling for compliance with the European Media Freedom Act and stronger safeguards for digital communications, emphasizing the need for transparency in governmental discussions.
Key points
- EU foreign ministers are using Signal for confidential discussions, raising transparency concerns.
- Investigations reveal potential misuse of the platform for sensitive communications.
- Calls for compliance with the European Media Freedom Act and stronger safeguards for digital communications.
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Facts
- EU foreign ministers are using Signal for confidential discussions.
- The investigation was conducted by Follow The Money and several European media outlets.
- Member states have refused to disclose messages from the Signal group, citing confidentiality.
Quotes
- One declares the communication ‘informal’ and ‘not sensitive’ to avoid the official record-keeping obligation — Patrick Breyer
- We expect Kallas to answer outstanding questions and not to hide behind the pretext of European security — Daniel Freund
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