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A Political Standstill
In early 2024, the collapse of Germany's Traffic Light Coalition, which comprised the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, has resulted in a significant slowdown of the European Union's legislative agenda. The events unfolded after coalition partners failed to reach...
Introduction to the New Legislation
On Wednesday, the German government introduced a legislative proposal aimed at strengthening battery collection practices throughout the country. This initiative is in response to the escalating presence of lithium-containing batteries found in devices such as e...
In January 2024, the introduction of a controversial security package in Germany has sparked significant debate and opposition among privacy advocates, civil rights organizations, and the general public. This legislative proposal has been brought forward by the ruling government coalition, which arg...
In a significant shift from previous data retention strategies, a new legislative proposal focusing on "Quick-Freeze" practices has been made public. This draft legislation offers an alternative approach to the contentious issue of storing telecommunications data, which has been a topic of intense d...
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been embraced by the European Council, marking a significant advancement in the realm of software and connected product security. This groundbreaking piece of legislation applies cybersecurity mandates on manufacturers of software and connected products sold within...
The Shadow of Biometric Surveillance
In recent discussions, a proposed security package has been described as opening a 'Pandora's box' due to its potential expansion of biometric surveillance capabilities. Privacy advocates are raising concerns over the implications this may have on civil liberti...
In recent developments within the German political landscape, the governing coalition has come to a consensus regarding a previously disputed surveillance package. This legislative decision has been a topic of robust debate as the government strives to balance national security needs with civil libe...