"German investigators are hoping to gain greater access to telecommunications data in order to combat terrorism. But there is controversy over the spyware they want to use to keep tabs on private computers." See: German
“German investigators are hoping to gain greater access to telecommunications data in order to combat terrorism. But there is controversy over the spyware they want to use to keep tabs on private computers.”
See: German police hope to use new spyware (Deutsche Welle)
See also: German surveillance is used against dissidents (Deutsche Welle, link) and Statewatch analysis: State Trojans: Germany exports “spyware with a badge” (pdf)