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Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for ~~Europe~~ [privacy]. (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 days ago by CedarA64@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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The party manifesto also outlined a sweeping change of course in terms of data protection policy, encouraging more “pragmatic” rules that allow data to be used for innovation and growth, as well as law enforcement.

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[–] FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 1 points 3 days ago

My crystal ball tells me she will not be part of the next government. I think very few of the current SPD ministers will be. Possibly none of them. The stink of the past, failed coalition "Ampel" government will keep them out.

As I said before, it's too early to despair, there is potential for surprises, and we should keep an eye on it.