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The German Federal Government has published its draft law (Elektronische-Beweismittel-Umsetzungs-und-Durchführungsgesetz – EBewMG) to implement Directive (EU) 2023/1544, a centerpiece of the EU’s e-Evidence package. The proposal establishes a unified and practical framework for the cross‑border preservation and disclosure of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings within the European Union. A. Summary of the Draft Law The proposal establishes the EU framework into national law and...