yes, it's real. germany rejected support for the eu's chat control regulation on september 12, 2024, forming a blocking minority in the council and derailing the upcoming vote amid public pressure.
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Germany joins the opposition against Chat Control to save encryption
Only four EU members are still undecided ahead of the crucial September 12 meeting