Politics/Censorship

European Parliament Bans Iranian Diplomatic Staff from EU Premises🔥73

•The decision was ordered by Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
•The ban includes all diplomatic staff and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
•Officials cite security and institutional integrity as the main reasons.
•The move reflects growing tension between Europe and Tehran.
•It follows years of strained relations over human rights and nuclear issues.

•The group has worked with local activists inside Iran for the past two years.
•Their goal is to transmit real-time footage of protests to audiences outside the country.
•The same network is used to deliver uncensored news and information back into Iran.
•Authorities in Iran are actively attempting to jam and disrupt the satellite signals.

•Bardot rose to global fame in the 1960s, becoming a defining face of French cinema.
•In later years, she faced legal action in France over statements about immigration and Islam.
•Between 1997 and 2008, she was prosecuted six times for “incitement to racial hatred.”
•The prosecutions resulted in fines totaling thousands of euros.

•The action, confirmed December 23, 2025, is described as a response to cross-border efforts to pressure platforms and suppress U.S. speech.
•The individuals include prominent actors in EU regulatory and civil society circles focused on disinformation and online content moderation.
•State Department officials framed the measures as a targeted tool to deter external censorship campaigns.
•The visa policy expansion was introduced in May 2025 to restrict entry for those involved in censorship of protected U.S. speech.

•The Online Safety Act became effective in mid-2025, expanding platform duties and potential penalties.
•Authorities assert arrests deter violence, harassment, and incitement online.
•Critics warn of chilling effects and potential suppression of legitimate speech.
•High-profile incidents reference pubs like Southport as context for enforcement pressures.