Social Media Giants Approve Hate Speech Ads Before German Election Despite Content Rules
Meta and X have failed to block advertisements containing violent anti-Muslim and antisemitic content ahead of Germany's federal election, according to new research. The study by nonprofit Eko found both platforms approved hate speech ads despite their content moderation policies and EU regulations.
Germany's War on Online Hate: Dawn Raids Target Social Media Posts
German authorities are conducting pre-dawn raids on homes of citizens suspected of posting hateful content online, with over 50 simultaneous operations across the country. Unlike the US approach to free speech, Germany enforces strict laws against online hate speech through specialized task forces and hefty fines.
Legal Victory Forces AVM to Provide Full Router Software Reinstallation Rights
A groundbreaking court case in Berlin compels Germany's largest router manufacturer AVM to grant users complete software modification capabilities. The Software Freedom Conservancy-funded lawsuit establishes a precedent for device owners' rights under LGPL licensing terms.
German Authorities Uncover Russian Spy Ring: Three Russian-German Nationals Face Espionage Charges
German prosecutors charge three Russian-German dual citizens with espionage for allegedly gathering military intelligence and planning sabotage operations for Russian secret services. The suspects conducted surveillance of strategic locations in Bavaria and plotted attacks on infrastructure supporting Ukraine military aid.