U.S. denied visas to former EU commissioner and four others over alleged pressure to censor speech on social media, citing EU digital rules.

The U.S. denied visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of pressuring American social media platforms to censor speech, citing concerns over the EU’s Digital Services Act. The State Department labeled them "radical activists" tied to "weaponized NGOs" seeking to influence U.S. digital spaces. The move reflects escalating U.S.-EU tensions over digital governance, with Washington opposing EU regulations it views as overreach threatening free expression and American interests.