German Interior Minister Demands Stricter Action on Election Disinformation

Nancy Faeser urges major tech platforms to combat hate speech and foreign interference ahead of February's Bundestag election.

• Interior Minister Nancy Faeser met with representatives from Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X to address election interference and hate speech concerns.
• Faeser emphasized the need for faster removal of illegal content, including threats and disinformation, and greater transparency in platform algorithms.
• The meeting highlighted concerns over foreign influence, particularly from Russia, and the use of AI-generated content to manipulate voters.
• The EU is investigating X for potential violations of the Digital Services Act, including its handling of disinformation and algorithmic transparency.
• German authorities have not identified specific threats but remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks and sabotage targeting the February 23 election.

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