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Demagogues, digitalization and the threat to democracy
The internet has become more important than ever in the pandemic. But fake news, online threats and insults are leading to an erosion of democracy across the board, and solutions are not easy to implement.
Many fear hate speech is eroding democratic discussion
Germany is heading toward an important election, and a major problem. Not the coronavirus, though that has certainly exacerbated the problem. Many more people are spending much more time online, where fake news, hate, and incitement are rampant.
On Tuesday, Germany s Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht described a toxic debate culture on the internet that was endangering democracy. There is no democracy without a free exchange of opinions, the Social Democrat added at the opening of a virtual conference on Digital Platforms and Society.
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Kanzleramtschef Braun provoziert mit Idee zur Entschärfung der Schuldenbremse saarbruecker-zeitung.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from saarbruecker-zeitung.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.