German government proposes major reforms to Freedom of Information legislation
The German government is considering significant changes to its two-decade-old Freedom of Information Act, which could restrict public access to official state documents.
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According to a report by The Local, Germany is planning an overhaul of its twenty-year-old Freedom of Information Act. The proposed legislative changes would make the process of accessing government documents both more expensive and more difficult for the public.
Furthermore, the report suggests that new regulations could potentially restrict access to certain state information for some foreign residents. The proposed amendments mark a significant shift in how government records are managed and requested within the country.
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