Germany proposes expanded financial surveillance powers to combat money laundering

Germany's Finance Ministry plans to grant anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing authorities enhanced powers to access citizens' accounts and data, enabling faster blocking of suspicious transactions. The proposal signals a tightening of financial oversight, likely raising privacy concerns and potentially affecting banking operations. The move aligns with broader EU efforts to strengthen financial crime enforcement.

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