Le organizzazioni della società civile chiedono che l’UE metta al bando gli spyware.

This article lacks providing sufficient context. Something about Pegasus…
Spying is just part of state activity, including digital spying. In fact, states are the only legally entrusted entities to do so. Same as enforcement of law and arranging military defense. This is basic principles of society.
In reporting like this “Civil society” appears like a bunch of retards which I believe they are not.