The US has also tried it multiple times. So has Canada. It's been shut down each time. This isn't a unique to the EU problem.
replyDidn't UK had "The Snooper's Charter" as well?
replyEncryption backdoors is not a case of extending reach for a government, but an effort to get the capabilities back.
They were able to do that before. They just want to be able to continue now.
Note: No, I don't support the idea of backdoors. On the contrary.