The European Union's controversial 'Chat Control' proposal, which aimed to implement mass scanning of private messages, has been stalled following Germany's refusal to support it. The proposal faced significant opposition due to concerns over privacy and potential surveillance issues. Germany's decision effectively halts the initiative, maintaining the current privacy standards for digital communications across Europe. This development underscores the ongoing debate over privacy-by-default in the digital age, particularly as Web3 technologies continue to evolve.