German government rejects US report on poor human rights situation
'There is no censorship in Germany,' Deputy Government Spokesman Steffen Meyer stressed in Berlin on Wednesday.
'We have a very high level of freedom of expression in Germany, and we will continue to defend it in every form.'
Jens Spahn, head of the conservative parliamentary group, also rejected the accusations from Washington, stating on Welt TV: 'Everyone can say what they think in Germany. This is a free country.' The US government's human rights reports are published annually and describe the situation in numerous countries. This year's report released on Tuesday said that the situation in Germany deteriorated in 2024, with claims of censorship due to internet platforms being required to delete hate messages. (DPA)
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