CDU/CSU rejects EU ‘chat control’ — Jens Spahn opposes suspicionless chat monitoring
Shortly before the EU Council vote on the proposed “chat control” rules, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag took a clear stance against suspicionless monitoring of private communications. Fraktionschef Jens Spahn said: “We as the CDU/CSU parliamentary group are against the suspicionless control of chats.” He added that such measures are incompatible with rule-of-law principles and compared them to opening all letters to look for wrongdoing.
The CDU/CSU position could block the required majority in the EU Council and significantly affect the fate of the Danish Presidency’s proposal. The decision follows widespread protests and pressure from digital-rights advocates.
“We are against suspicionless monitoring of chats.” — Jens Spahn
Why this matters
- Privacy vs. security: the debate centers on whether automated or blanket monitoring of private messages is acceptable to catch illegal content.
- Legal and civil liberties concerns: opponents say indiscriminate scanning undermines fundamental rights and proportionality.
- Political impact: Germany’s stance can influence the EU-wide outcome.
Sources & further reading
- table.media — “Chat control: ‘Won’t happen with the CDU/CSU,’ says Jens Spahn”
- Patrick Breyer — coverage and context
- Heise (English) — report on Spahn’s statement
Questions for readers
Do you think blanket chat monitoring can ever be compatible with democratic values? Share your opinion in the comments.
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