Transparent Citizen, Secret State: Freedom of Information Act in Danger
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The German government plans to restrict the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear this will lead to less transparency, higher fees, and a reversal of the burden of proof, requiring citizens to justify their information needs. This could make uncovering scandals more difficult.
Source: heise.de
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