authorities in the U.S. and U.K. ... oppose end-to-end encryption ... In a statement, [German] interior minister Thomas De Maizière said encryption was an important requirement for Germany's desire to take the lead in the provision of digital services.
If encryption becomes the norm in Germany, I could imagine more demand for technology that integrates with and is compatible with end-user control and confidentiality, more of it being developed there, and they could indeed take the lead in those areas.
If encryption becomes the norm in Germany, I could imagine more demand for technology that integrates with and is compatible with end-user control and confidentiality, more of it being developed there, and they could indeed take the lead in those areas.