Germany rejects US free speech criticism amid social media arrests
5 days ago
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- German officials reject US human rights report accusations of cracking down on free speech.
- Cases of citizens being fined or raided for online posts, including a meme mocking a politician, spark debate on 'hate speech' enforcement.
- German government denies censorship claims, stating high degree of freedom of expression prevails.
- Government spokesperson dismisses US criticism as unfounded, focusing efforts on combating antisemitism.
- Discrepancy between official claims of tolerance and citizens' experiences with police raids over social media posts grows.