I don't think it's realistic to expect that a provider can't be forced to facilitate secret wire-tapping in any jurisdiction (Nor do I think that is really desirable). Wasn't the (relatively) recent child-porn ring bust an operation involving lots of jurisdictions?

I also don't think Germany will be a safe haven for someone working against the drone program if that involves leaking classified information (otherwise known as espionage, even if it stems from altruistic motives).

I feel people are as much in denial about the likelihood of spying by European governments, as many were about the NSA (and for no better reason -- the NSA was documented to break the law long before Snowden, and so have various European governments).

I don't really see this as much of a win either way. But perhaps it's good marketing copy.