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?
More than one European prime minister spoke loudly about a coming war. Whether they mean it or it’s an excuse to do fascist stuff is another topic. There’s also the Russian sabotage going on.