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Germany Approves EU Digital Identity Wallet Law
Berlin calls it voluntary, while lawmakers keep expanding the places where it must be accepted.
Friedrich Merz Again Calls for an End to Online Anonymity
The chancellor would like to be clear that free speech is not a value he shares. He would also like your name.
Germany Fines Citizens a Month’s Wages for Insulting Chancellor Merz on Facebook
The fine isn’t really about the money, it’s about teaching everyone else to never criticize power.
Europe Faces Backlash Over Climate Speech Crackdown Suggestions
Criminalizing dissent turns the climate conversation into a litmus test for loyalty, not understanding.
Germany Classifies AfD “Extremist,” Triggering Sweeping Surveillance Powers Amid Political Backlash
Germany’s war on “extremism” now includes spying on its most popular opposition party.
State-Approved Truth May Be Making a Comeback in Berlin
Germany’s SPD proposes Medieninnovationsfonds as AfD rises and coalition talks weigh public media funding.
EU Demands Access to X’s Internal Algorithms
The EU’s investigation of X raises questions about its timing amidst Germany’s heated election campaign and rising political tensions.
Germany: Criticism of Public Media Called “Danger to Democracy,” Task Force Targets Social Media Opinions
German authorities escalate censorship tactics ahead of the election, targeting free speech and dissenting political voices.
German Journalist Faces Prison Over Memes Mocking Interior Minister
A tense battle over freedom of speech and government criticism unfolds as satire collides with censorship accusations in Germany.
German Federal Court Temporarily Suspends Prohibition of Compact Magazine
Faeser’s crackdown on a prominent magazine stirs debate over press freedom and political overreach in Germany.
