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# EU lawmakers criticise Frontex social media surveillance mandate
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/eu-lawmakers-criticise-frontex-social-media-surveillance-mandate/
- Published: 2026-10-29T05:42:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-29T05:42:30.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, #source_Politico

The European Commission proposes giving Frontex powers to monitor social media for content facilitating illegal border crossings, prompting criticism from lawmakers and civil society over free speech risks. The agency would apply for trusted flagger status under the Digital Services Act, raising concerns about due process and oversight. POLITICO reports. **(POLITICO)**

[EU lawmakers slam new border force powers to surveil social media](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-lawmakers-slam-new-border-force-powers-to-surveil-social-media-frontex/?utm%5Fsource=RSS%5FFeed&utm%5Fmedium=RSS&utm%5Fcampaign=RSS%5FSyndication) (Politico)