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Explore a comprehensive conference talk examining a decade of strategic litigation in Germany's digital rights landscape. Learn about the evolution of constitutional complaints as a tool for civil society organizations to challenge surveillance laws, censorship, and state interference in digital freedoms through systematic legal challenges at the Federal Constitutional Court. Discover the practical realities behind high-profile cases including data retention laws, BND foreign surveillance legislation, Palantir deployment, and state trojan usage, analyzing both successful outcomes that overturned legislation and notable failures. Examine the changing dynamics of constitutional litigation, including decreased success rates, longer processing times, and the court's shifting stance on digital policy fundamental rights questions. Gain insights into tactical approaches, strategic mistakes, unexpected alliances, and lessons learned from organizations like the Society for Civil Rights (GFF) that have professionalized the path to Karlsruhe. Understand how the landscape is evolving toward European-level challenges involving the Digital Services Act and AI Act, and explore practical strategies for effective legal system engagement when traditional avenues become more restrictive. Presented by Simone Ruf and Jürgen Bering from the Society for Civil Rights, this 40-minute session offers an honest assessment of strategic litigation effectiveness and future possibilities for digital rights advocacy through legal channels.
