A journalist looks at a display with a picture of former CIA employee Edward Snowden. The photo is taken during his meeting with human rights organizations at Sheremetyevo airport. (RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisicyn)
EU Parliament Votes To Invite Snowden To Testify Over NSA Spying -- RT
The European Parliament has voted to formally invite former NSA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden to provide official court testimony on NSA spying, in the face of overwhelming concern from conservative MEPs.
European conservatives seemed reluctant to pay full attention to the possibility of the hearing on Wednesday. The European People's Party (EPP), which is a conglomerate of center-right parties, had displayed a great deal of concern over the possibility of inviting Snowden for a hearing, suggesting that he could potentially throw the transatlantic trade agreement with the US into disarray.
Snowden could give his testimony via video link in early January if he provides answers in time. On Thursday, it was decided that questions would be assembled for the whistleblower and forwarded to his lawyer. Approximately two questions from each political group will be put to Snowden.
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Update #1: Edward Snowden: MEPs vote to invite ex-NSA contractor to testify -- The Guardian
Update #2: European Parliament approves Snowden video testimony, thwarting objections -- Venture Beat
My Comment: He will be taking up this offer. Expect to hear his testimony in the new year.
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