Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
4 hours ago
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- Germany's parliament approved reforms including changes to the Freedom of Information Act (IFG) that critics argue could effectively abolish it.
- The proposed reforms may restrict access to official information to only 'natural persons' (not organizations), raise fees, redact employee names, and potentially limit rights to German and EU citizens.
- Over 110 civil society groups, including Amnesty and Greenpeace, oppose the changes, warning they undermine transparency and public trust, with some coalition members reconsidering the plan.