Germany is doing exactly the same. We have strong wiretapping laws, eg the G10-Gesetz which not only allows covert tapping but also data transfer to foreign int

Germany is doing exactly the same. We have strong wiretapping laws, eg the G10-Gesetz which not only allows covert tapping but also data transfer to foreign intelligence agencies. No warrant required if national security is motivation for the tapping. Merkel is lying to everyone because elections are coming this September. I would not be surprised if they knew about NSA data collection before the Snowden leak.