The European Commission has proposed Article 45 of the eIDAS regulation, aiming to weaken internet security measures. This regulation would grant expanded surveillance powers to EU governments, requiring internet browsers to trust additional root certificates from each member state. The proposed changes would impact public key infrastructure (PKI), which is responsible for ensuring privacy, content integrity, and website authentication. PKI relies on certificates issued by certificate authorities (CAs) to establish trust. The trust infrastructure of the internet plays a crucial role in protecting user data and maintaining the integrity of online communications.
