The European Union on Monday condemned any spying on journalists, after reports that Israeli software had been used to hack the smartphones of journalists, government officials and rights activists worldwide. “What we could read so far – and this has to be verified, but if it is the case – it is completely unacceptable. Against any kind of rules we have in the European Union,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to Prague. “Freedom of media, free press is one of the core values of the EU. NSO denied the allegations in the suit “in the strongest possible terms”, saying it would fight them vigorously.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2021 16:30 UTC