Europe looks to build "decryption technology" for law enforcement by 2030

Somebody call the POLIIICE for a QUDDaaS

Updated Jun 26, 2025 2:32 PM / Published Jun 25, 2025 11:14 PM 5 min read

Police group around a vehicle on fire. The EU wants to give Europol decryption technology to break through 6G and post quantum protections. — The EU is pushing ahead with plans despite waves of criticism. Image Credit: https://unsplash.com/@norbuw

The European Commission (EC) wants to develop sovereign "decryption" capabilities for law enforcement by 2030 – in new plans revealed this week that were described as a “recipe for disaster” by rights groups.

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Noah Bovenizer

Noah Bovenizer is a senior reporter with The Stack. He previously covered the transportation sector for Global Data. He has a first class degree in journalism and has also worked as a newsreader for Gaydio.