The German Chancellor Is Against the Anonymity of the Internet. "I Want to See Real Names. I Want to Know Who You're Talking About"

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asked for a stop of the generalised anonymity on the Internet, saying that users should post their real name. "I want to see real names on the Internet. I want to know who you are," said Merz Wednesday...

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a clear name obligation on the Internet. Digital expert Markus Beckedahl believes that less incitement as a result of a clear name obligation is an illusion. Anonymous expression is important.

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1. Mandatory real names harm democracy (netzpolitik.org, Markus Reuter) In his article on netzpolitik.org, Markus Reuter criticizes the mandatory real names on the internet demanded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He argues that such a measure would severely restrict fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and freedom of the press. Furthermore, he states that there is no scientific evidence that forcing people to disclose their id…