Germany's 20-year-old Freedom of Information Act could be facing a major overhaul. Proposed changes would make access to government documents harder, more expensive – and potentially out of bounds for some foreign residents.

Das Bundesinnenministerium arbeitet an einem Entwurf, um den Aktenzugang bei Behörden zu beschränken. Dagegen regt sich Widerstand.

Germany's 20-year-old Freedom of Information Act could be facing a major overhaul. Proposed changes would make access to government documents harder, more expensive – and…