Why do I get the feeling that...
...despite the histrionics, that this is more a negotiation on ground rules than anything likely to seriously impact the NSA's activities? Germany is still miffed about not being included in the special club.
Citizens of all countries will continue to have their digital AND analog data scooped up, sorted and used whenever the ends of the state require it.
I applaud Merkel in this, but at its core it is more Security Theatre than anything else...
Biting the hand that feeds IT
