I can understand why governments would push for something like this after 9/11, though it of course goes without saying that this is a totally unacceptable violation of someone’s basic rights. It also goes without saying that governments always want more control over their citizens, but what exactly are they so worried might happen, right now, in 2025 or the near future?
If you look at the sitting governments in the EU most aren’t progressive or sth. Most are conservative leaning and are very willing to sacrifice most freedom for some artificial gain