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Debate over sweeping surveillance powers for German authorities

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Discussion in Germany centres on proposals that would let authorities comprehensively search the devices of suspects and access surveillance cameras across the country, including private ones. Critics also point to plans for security services to comb the internet using AI programs, raising concerns about the scale of state monitoring being considered.

Why now: New legislative plans to expand state surveillance powers have sparked concern about privacy and civil liberties.

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