> It can come with gag orders and so on Those are not really a thing in the EU (at least, not for regular police) > you're not free if the government can just

> It can come with gag orders and so on Those are not really a thing in the EU (at least, not for regular police) > you're not free if the government can just seize your things when you have not broken any law This is something that can and does happen in the Netherlands, f.e. when the government feels they need to destroy your apartment and build a new one (as part of gentrification, generally). They are tangentially required to get you replacement housing, but not at the same price or in a similar location. Thus, not in any practical sense. If they cannot find this for you they will still kick you out and where you will live after is your problem.