Highly controversial, non-transparent and rarely questioned: the Commission and Council of the European Union are currently preparing a new, EU-wide digital surveillance package. The plan includes the reintroduction and expansion of …
At the request of the Pirate Party MEP Patrick Breyer, EU Commissioner Vera Jourová has commented for the first time on the gamers’ protest against the rendering of popular computer games …
After Sunday‘s European elections, the EU is planning to reintroduce indiscriminate communications data retention without suspicion and force manufacturers to allow law enforcement access to digital devices such as smartphones and …
The majority of the EU Parliament’s lead committees today approved far-reaching new anti-money laundering laws: Anonymous cash payments over €3,000 will be banned in commercial transactions. Cash payments over €10,000 …
The lead LIBE committee in the EU Parliament today voted in favor of increased surveillance of air travelers. Pirate Party MEP Dr. Patrick Breyer explains the consequences and his opposition:
“The …
The final negotiations (trilogue) on the European Health Data Space are taking place in Brussels this evening. One of the negotiators, Pirate Party MEP and privacy expert Patrick Breyer, points to …
Tonight from 6 pm, the presumed final round of negotiations (trialogue) on the creation of a European Health Data Space (EHDS) will take place behind closed doors. One of the negotiators, …
Brussels/Berlin, 23/02/2024 – Today, the German Bundestag is expected to adopt the law on the controlled use of cannabis[1]. Among other things, the possession of up to 50 grams in private …
The EU High-Level Group (HLG) on access to data for effective law enforcement, also known as the #EUGoingDark group, is consulting non-governmental organisations today. Newly published documents confirm criticism by Pirate Party …
Today, the European Parliament adopted its position on the ‘right to repair’ law. The new rules will make it easier for consumers to get their defective products repaired, reducing the need …
