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[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

On one hand the only thing the document says is this:

"Commission will prioritise an assessment of the impact of data retention rules at EU level and the preparation of a Technology Roadmap on encryption, to identify and assess technological solutions that would enable law enforcement authorities to access encrypted data in a lawful manner, safeguarding cybersecurity and fundamental rights."

That's it. "VPN" is not even mentioned anywhere. There are no proposals yet alone votes. We don't know what politicians say, just some expert groups. Calling it "waging a war on encryption" is a bit much when nothing was done to weaken encryption in any way.

On the other hand, I get it that someone has to be vigilant and start protesting whenever someone even thinks about implementing backdoors. Personally I prefer factual discussion but I agree exaggeration and propaganda is sometimes a useful tool so if that's what you want to do it's fine.