Experts slash Germany’s economic-growth forecasts

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Poland launches Pegasus spyware probe

When Poland voted last year for the party of prime minister Donald Tusk, many did so with the understanding that the outgoing Law and Justice Party was, to varying degrees, seeking to undermine the rule of law and democracy in their country. This week, Tusk’s government began digging deeper into one aspect of that plan by announcing a parliamentary investigation into the previous government’s use of Pegasus spyware software. Those targeted will be notified as the investigation unfolds and charges against former political officials could be on the cards.