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Germany’s Merz Champions Social Media Ban for Under
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Germany’s Merz Champions Social Media Ban for Under
Germany’s finance minister, Friedrich Merz, has expressed openness to introducing a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16, sparking renewed debate over digital regulation and youth protection. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on young users’ mental health and privacy. As policymakers grapple with [...]
A social media ban for children and young people is being vigorously pushed forward in Germany. At the same time, Friedrich Merz calls for a clear name obligation in the social networks and unmistakably reveals where the journey should go in truth: The free exchange of information and the anonymous vote of critical views on social networks are to fall victim to an Orwellian surveillance and control delusion. Peter Boehringer, Deputy Federal Spok…
Chancellor Merz is seeking a second term as head of the CDU; a new political program and social media are under discussion.
Before the party congress of the CDU, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke out in favour of a stronger regulation of social networks. He is far from being the only important Christian Democrat who sees it that way.
According to Chancellor Merz, Internet users should no longer be allowed to express themselves anonymously in the future. Merz advocates a clear name obligation in order to protect the free society.[more]]>
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