Politico reported on US pressure on Europe over freedom of speech and censorship

State Department (Department of State) The United States is putting pressure on European countries, accusing them of allegedly suppressing freedom of speech, comparing this process to "Orwellian" censorship. This was reported by the Politico newspaper on July 22.

The Trump administration is attacking Europe over freedom of speech, saying its regulation of social media and other online platforms amounts to "Orwellian" censorship.

The US State Department said thousands of people have been convicted of criticizing their own governments, calling it censorship and an "Orwellian message."

Later, the American agency linked this statement to the Digital Services Act.

Earlier, on July 5, a rally in defense of democracy and freedom of speech was held in Moldova. A group of people with slogans gathered on the territory of Europa Square, signs and posters read: "No to dictatorship!" and "No censorship!" At the same time, some participants stood with the flags of the republic.

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