The US State Department has launched a strong campaign against the European Union's new social media regulations, particularly the Digital Services Act, accusing Europe of undermining free speech and engaging in 'Orwellian' censorship. US officials argue that these laws restrict criticism of politicians and amount to violations of fundamental freedoms. The dispute has intensified ahead of key trade talks, with Washington warning that Europe's approach could serve as a negative example for the United States. European officials, meanwhile, defend the regulations as necessary for combating online harms and misinformation. The clash highlights growing transatlantic tensions over how to balance free expression with digital platform accountability.
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