Should governments mandate encryption backdoors in communication apps to combat crime?

Following the European Commission's revived push for encryption backdoors under the ProtectEU strategy to scan for illegal content, the global debate over privacy versus security has reignited. Proponents argue that absolute end-to-end encryption shields terrorists and child abusers, making lawful government access necessary for public safety. Opponents contend that a 'secure backdoor' is a technical impossibility; any access point will inevitably be exploited by hackers, fundamentally compromising cybersecurity and violating citizens' right to privacy.