WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.

The Internet is a modern infrastructure that plays a key role in the future of the state.

I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.

Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.

WikiLeaks is irritating and annoying for Germany, but not a threat. From an international perspective, I see their actions as totally irresponsible.

I am a big advocate of what is known as net neutrality. This means that providers are compelled to transmit content without political or commercial pre-selection.

Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up.