Because it's a lot of work to check that repos contain no confidential information, and to sync internal and external repos if there is a need for some internal-specific stuff. Especially when most software is very specific - e.g. I work in data pipelines for accounting and our logic is specific to our accounting processes.
I think some industries like video games should absolutely do it though, where the turn-around time on products is much faster. The main objection is that it just helps competition (and asset-swap scammers, etc.) but I think that's missing the bigger picture of more tooling and assets helping to grow the industry and labour pool as a whole.
Why? It helps people see things that are relevant to them which helps them find things they want, helps small businesses find niche audiences, and keeps the economy moving.
This sort of anti-technology stuff is why the EU is becoming an economic backwater vs. the USA.
Germany is a conservative, backward shithole, so good luck.
1000 EUR is steep though, maybe see if you can negotiate it down to 100-200 and just pay it? Or just ignore it and see if they actually go to court.
It's an awful situation though. I had O2 there destroy my credit score after I closed my account (which could only be done via fax - lol Germany) and left the country, but they were still trying to settle the final month's payment of ~20 EUR for over a year.
Because it's a lot of work to check that repos contain no confidential information, and to sync internal and external repos if there is a need for some internal-specific stuff. Especially when most software is very specific - e.g. I work in data pipelines for accounting and our logic is specific to our accounting processes.
I think some industries like video games should absolutely do it though, where the turn-around time on products is much faster. The main objection is that it just helps competition (and asset-swap scammers, etc.) but I think that's missing the bigger picture of more tooling and assets helping to grow the industry and labour pool as a whole.