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Russia's war on Ukraine
The largest war in Europe since 1945 — and the test of whether the EU can sustain support.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
1 topic
Privacy & surveillance
Fighting crime online without reading everyone's messages.
In short
The EU is a global privacy leader through GDPR, but proposals to scan private messages for child abuse material ("chat control"), data-retention plans and police use of facial recognition are contested. GDPR itself is being "simplified."
Why it matters now
Chat control and GDPR changes trigger civil-society campaigns.
The divide
Security camp
more access for police
Privacy camp
protect encryption
Business
simplify GDPR.