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Politico: German Hate Speech Crackdown Sparks Censorship Fears
February 25, 2020
According to Politico, As Germany cracks down on hate speech online amid a rise in right-wing extremism, critics warn that civil liberties will end up as collateral damage.
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Germany Proposes Further Regulation of Online Content
February 19, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has approved a law that forces social media platforms to proactively report illegal content such as death threats or incitement of hatred to law enforcement authorities.
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Facebook Faces Continued EU Scrutiny
February 19, 2020
According to Politico, in a number of high-profile meetings with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, European Union officials urged Facebook “to clamp down on widespread misinformation on its global platform” and “to take greater responsibility for the role that the social networking giant plays in people’s daily lives.”
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US Commits $1 Billion to Three Seas Initiative
February 19, 2020
At the 56th Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, announced a $1 billion U.S. commitment in support of the Three Seas Initiative and energy security and economic growth in Central Europe.
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Central European Mayors Seek Direct Line to EU Funding
February 12, 2020
According to Politico, to thwart populist leaders in their countries, four Central European mayors are pursuing an end-around national governments in securing EU funds.
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