Germany Discovers 'Internet Freedom' Disappears When You Criticize Israel
Deutsche Welle reports Germany's internet freedom is in decline, citing a new report. What the article conveniently sidesteps is Germany's aggressive posture against speech critical of Israel, often conflating it with antisemitism. Just last year, numerous German institutions faced pressure to cancel events featuring Palestinian speakers, with public funding threatened, effectively chilling free
expression. Universities and cultural centers have seen events de-platformed, and individuals have been investigated for social media posts, all under the guise of combating antisemitism, but effectively silencing dissent against Israeli government policies. One might wonder if 'internet freedom' only applies when criticism isn't directed at Germany's unshakeable, post-Holocaust alliance with
Netanyahu's ethnostate. When does ensuring 'security' become outright censorship, particularly when it targets marginalized voices discussing human rights abuses? It seems freedom of speech is conditional for those who dare question the narrative.