Signal Threatens to Exit Germany over Chat Control Vote

Signal Threatens to Exit Europe Over EU Push for Messaging App Scanning Law

Signal Raises Alarm as Germany’s Potential u-Turn Threatens Privacy Ahead of EU Chat Control Vote - Chris on Crypto

With the European Union’s Chat Control proposal vote looming on October 14, 2025, Signal, the privacy-focused messaging platform, has issued a stark warning given Germany’s wavering loyalties. Reports suggest Germany, a historic champion of privacy rights, may reverse its opposition, paving the way for a surveillance regime that’s the digital equivalent of listening in on … Read more "Signal Raises Alarm as Germany’s Potential u-Turn Threatens P…

Signal threatens to exit Germany over Chat Control vote

Encrypted messaging provider warns EU's client-side scanning proposal would end private communication if October 14 vote succeeds.

Signal’s Stark Warning: Exit Europe or Compromise Encryption as EU Pushes Controversial Chat Control – TheWatchTowers.org

“If we were faced with the choice of either undermining the integrity of our encryption and our data protection guarantees or leaving Europe, we would unfortunately make the decision to leave the market,” – Meredith Whittaker By Elena Voss, Senior Investigative Reporter October 3, 2025 In a bold stand against creeping surveillance, the president of Signal, the gold standard for secure messaging, has issued an ultimatum to the European Union: wea…