The Last of Us - Fighting the EU Surveillance Law Apocalypse

Explore the European Union's expanding surveillance agenda through this conference talk that examines the "ProtectEU" Internal Security Strategy and its threats to fundamental rights. Analyze the Commission's plans to undermine encryption, reintroduce mandatory data retention, and strengthen law enforcement agencies like Europol and Frontex. Understand the political and legal contexts surrounding these surveillance measures and their potential impact on digital rights, privacy, and IT security across Europe. Navigate the complex EU lawmaking process to identify key pressure points for resistance and advocacy. Learn from past civil rights campaigns and discover new opportunities for collective action against what the speakers characterize as an apocalyptic surveillance agenda. Gain insights into building effective coalitions and mobilization strategies to protect encryption, privacy rights, and democratic freedoms in the face of expanding state surveillance powers.