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Germany updates: Police launch crackdown on hate speech

At 6 a.m. this morning, police launched a crackdown in Germany targeting 170 individuals for their online hate speech, especially those making right-wing statements.
The operation, conducted by the Federal Criminal Police Office , involved house visits and searches for computers and phones.
According to the BKA, online hate speech crimes rose to 10,732 last year, marking a 34% increase since 2023.
Interior Minister Herbert Reul emphasized that harmful online opinions will not be tolerated, stating that 'people have forgotten the difference between hate and opinion.

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