Berlin Senate Restricts Freedom of Information Under Security Pretext (netzpolitik.org)

• Fast-tracked IFG reform despite widespread expert opposition.
• New exemptions limit access to data on critical infrastructure.
• Move seen as a rollback of transparency and civic oversight.

"The CDU-SPD coalition in Berlin has fast-tracked a reform of the Freedom of Information Act (IFG). Critics argue that the changes pivot toward administrative secrecy under the guise of protecting critical infrastructure. While the government claims these measures are necessary for security, legal experts warn of a significant erosion of democratic oversight and public accountability, signaling a return to 'official secrecy' culture."