ID requirement to halt freedom of information in Germany

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Author: doener

Date: 7/25/2026

Article Summary:
The German government plans to revise the Freedom of Information Act, imposing identification requirements and restrictions on access to official documents, potentially undermining transparency and the work of journalists and researchers.