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Mobile Phones · BerlinGermany's highest court has restricted the use of spy software by law enforcement. Police can employ such tools only for serious crimes, following complaints about privacy invasions. The current surveillance regulations remain until new laws are established, aligning with Germany's Basic Law.See the Story
Top Court Curtails Spy Software Use in Germany
Coverage: 10 sources

Social Media · GermanyThe Leopoldina National Academy has put forward measures to better protect children and young people from the effects of social media. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to set up social media accounts at all.See the Story
Leopoldina Proposal: "No Social Media Accounts for Under 13-Year-Olds"
60% Left coverage: 5 sources

Europe · GermanyThe federal government loses significant revenue every year due to illegal work. Now, controls are to be tightened. Finance Minister Klingbeil and Labor Minister Bas are on site to get an idea of the work of customs. By Jan-Peter Bartels.See the Story
Law Against Undeclared Work: a Construction Site for Klingbeil and Bas
Coverage: 5 sources