cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/37009566

European SMEs have united to direct a strong open letter to urge ministers of EU member states to oppose Chat Control and to defend privacy and a strong European tech industry.

  • SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social
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    23 days ago

    Germany just had its reunification day, and I’m confused people already forgot how intrusive and horrible Stasi has been. If that didn’t convince people it’s a bad idea having the government inside your pants, I don’t know what could.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stasi

    It’s worth a read.

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      23 days ago

      That is indeed the thing I and everyone keep asking themselves when seeing Germany pro-Chat Control. This and the pro-Israel stance contribute to a very ambiguous reputation.

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      23 days ago

      Or maybe people like me and unlike you will keep fighting and it will never pass.