Messenger surveillance approaching agreement, NEOS pushing for improvements:
VIENNA. The federal government is likely close to reaching an agreement on the ...
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Messenger surveillance: Sporrer continues to rule out expansion: VIENNA. Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) continues to rule out an expansion of the messenger ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsGovernment Approves Strict Messenger Surveillance Law
Jun 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The government agreed on monitoring messenger services solely under concrete threats and with a three-judge panel's authorization.
- Strict oversight is ensured by a legal protection officer and robust abuse prevention mechanisms.
- NEOS consented after significant amendments, though internal party dissent remains present.
- The law is set to be passed before summer, enabling expert involvement and acquisition of advanced compliance software.
That is a fundamental rights intrusion— Jörg Leichtfried, SPÖ State Secretary for State Protection, stated that the proposed surveillance constitutes a fundamental rights intrusion and that every such intrusion requires protection against abuse and safeguards.
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- The economic summit highlighted plans to expand ID Austria for entrepreneurs to use in digital identification and customer data updates.
- The number of digital signature users in Austria is targeted to reach 8.9 million by 2029 alongside a digital government service relaunch.
- Authorities are exploring the use of ID Austria for verifying ages on social media platforms to protect minors from harmful content.
- A finalized draft for monitoring messaging apps is expected to be voted on in the National Council by September.
We will develop a solution in Austria.— Alexander Pröll announced that a solution for age control will be developed in Austria.
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Key FactsChat-Control: France Signals Possible Support
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- France is reportedly prepared to agree if the draft changes without weakening encryption; this would remove the blocking minority.
- The EU Council could vote within days if France breaks the blocking minority; the draft would then enter trilogue negotiations.
- The plans would have messenger apps scan content directly on smartphones, without technically breaking encryption.
- Several hundred scientists warned in an open letter in early May that client-side scanning could enable mass surveillance and endanger democracy.
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