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Germany’s Crackdown on Free Speech: A Troubling Trend
Adding context to Vance’s warnings, a recent segment from 60 Minutes revealed that Germany is actively criminalizing speech. Authorities in Germany can now prosecute individuals for insults, malicious gossip, and misinformation shared online, with more than 50 raids conducted against people accused of posting racist cartoons. While Germany formally protects free speech, undue limits are increasingly being enforced, blurring the lines between legitimate law enforcement and censorship.