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German Greens Demand Youth Forum on Social Media Regulation Amid Chancellor’s Child Ban Proposal
After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) voiced a call to ban social‑media platforms for children, the deputy chair of…
February 19, 2026
Streeck Urges Tougher Social Media Measures to Shield Kids from Harmful Content
At the CDU federal convention, Hendrik Streeck, the federal commissioner for drugs and addiction, voiced his latest position on…
February 19, 2026
Daniel Günther demands swift Social Media ban for children under 16 in Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister‑President Daniel Günther (CDU) has called for an urgent ban on social‑media use by children and adolescents under…
February 19, 2026
Merz Pushes Social Media Ban for Minors Ahead Of Elections
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has voiced support for a social‑media ban for minors. “If 14‑year‑olds already spend five…
February 18, 2026
Streeck Skeptical of Wide Social Media Ban Questions Its Effectiveness
Hendrik Streeck, the German federal drug‑policy commissioner and a member of the Bundestag for the CDU, expressed doubts that…
February 18, 2026
CCC Rejects Age Verification as Teen Social Media Ban Sparks Debate
The Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has taken a clear stand against setting an age limit for using social‑media…
February 18, 2026
Bavarian Premier Soder Opposes Youth Social Media Ban Proposed by SPD and CDU
Bavarian Minister‑President and CSU leader has expressed opposition to a proposal from portions of the SPD and CDU…
February 17, 2026
CDU Leaders Demand Age Limit on Social Media Use
Ahead of this weekend’s CDU federal party convention in Stuttgart, politicians from both the federal level and several…
February 17, 2026
Young Union Leader Philipp Türmer Claims Kids’ Social Media Ban Unenforceable
Philipp Türmer, the Juso chair, remains skeptical amid the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youth.…
February 16, 2026
Heidi Reichinnek Criticizes SPD Social Media Restrictions for Children and Teens
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of the Left Party’s parliamentary group, regards the SPD’s proposals to restrict social‑media usage for…
February 16, 2026
German Data Protection Advocate Specht‑Riemenschneider Opposes Blanket Ban on Social Media for Teens
The German Federal Data Protection Commissioner, Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider, has spoken out against a blanket ban on social‑media use for…
February 16, 2026
German Teachers Union Warns Against Blanket Social Media Ban for Under‑14s
In the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youths under 14, the German Teachers’ Association cautioned…
February 16, 2026
Hubig Defends SPD’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 14
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig defended the SPD position paper she co‑signed, which calls for a ban on social media…
February 16, 2026
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
February 16, 2026
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
February 13, 2026
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
February 11, 2026
AfD and Left Parties Reject Proposed Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
AfD and the Left oppose a ban on social media for children and teenagers under 16-a measure that…
February 10, 2026
Amthor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Under‑16 Social Media Ban
Philipp Amthor, the state secretary in the Ministry for Digital Affairs, raised doubts about a proposed ban on…
February 10, 2026
SPD Opposes Age Restrictions on Social Media Calls for Platform Accountability
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the German Young Socialists (Jusos) have rejected outright bans on social‑media use…
February 10, 2026
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 78‑year‑old media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Lai had already been…
February 9, 2026
Union Politicians Push Age Limits on Social Media Use
Leading politicians from the Union parties say age limits for using social media are necessary. “Social media are…
February 6, 2026
German Authorities Warn of State-Sponsored Cyberattacks on Politics Military and Media
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)…
February 6, 2026
German Intelligence Warns of State‑Backed Cyber Attacks on Politics, Military and Media
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and the Federal Office for Information Security…
February 6, 2026
Child Protection Group Calls for Enforcement of Current Laws Over Social Media Ban for Under‑16s
Faced with the debate over a social‑media ban for users under 16, the German Children’s Protection Association is…
February 3, 2026
Traditional Election Posters Outshine Social Media in Party Visibility, New Survey Finds
Classic campaign posters still seem to be the most effective way for parties to be seen. A new…
January 24, 2026
German CDU Pushes for Stricter Rules on Child Influencers in Social Media
If adopted, the proposal would mean that any family or individual wishing to showcase a child’s online presence…
January 20, 2026
Youth Social Media Access Sparks Debate
A growing chorus within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pushing for stricter regulations on social media platforms…
January 17, 2026
Party Leaders Urge Caution on Media Oversight
A growing debate within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is sparking concerns over potential government overreach into journalistic…
January 16, 2026
Söder’s Social Media Skills Praised
The Green Party’s Ricarda Lang has delivered a surprisingly complimentary assessment of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder’s social media…
January 1, 2026
Government Disputes Media Portrayal
The German government has voiced concerns regarding perceived misrepresentations in media coverage, alleging a growing disconnect between policy…
December 29, 2025
Bayern Backs Real Name Social Media Rule
The push for greater accountability online is intensifying in Germany, with both Bavarian officials and Berlin’s justice minister…
December 26, 2025
Teachers Union Fights Social Media Restrictions
The German Teachers’ Association President, Stefan Düll, has launched a sharp critique of the growing calls within both…
December 17, 2025
Teens Question Social Media Reliance
A growing unease regarding social media dependency is emerging among German youth, according to the 2025 Youth Digital…
December 15, 2025
Social Media Ban Gains German Support
A significant majority of Germans are now advocating for a blanket ban on social media usage for individuals…
December 14, 2025
Germans Favor Social Media Age Limit
A significant majority of German citizens are backing the introduction of a minimum age of 13 for using…
December 4, 2025
Social Media Ban Push Intensifies
The German government’s decision to delay a potential ban on social media access for individuals under 16, pending…
November 26, 2025
EU Demands Action Over US Media Visa Limits
European broadcasters and parliamentarians are mounting pressure on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative…
November 23, 2025
Social Media Abuse Spurs SPD Support Plan
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group in the Bundestag is developing a new counseling program designed to…
November 22, 2025
Minister Transfers Media Firm Shares
The escalating scrutiny surrounding potential entanglements between governmental responsibilities and private business interests has prompted Culture Minister Wolfram…
November 20, 2025
Brandenburg Approves Media Overhaul
The eastern state of Brandenburg has become the final of Germany’s 16 Länder to formally approve the contentious…
November 19, 2025
Stegner Demands Answers on Weimer Media
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and his privately-founded media group, Weimer Media Group, is escalating, prompting…
November 18, 2025
Teen Social Media Ban Talks Open
The German federal family minister, Karin Prien of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is signaling a shift in…
November 18, 2025
Comedian Urges Social Media Crackdown
German satirist Jan Böhmermann has ignited a fresh debate surrounding the regulation of social media platforms, arguing for…
November 14, 2025
Social Media Fuels Democratic Dialogue
A new study published by the Ifo Institute’s Econpol Forum highlights the increasingly significant role of social media…
November 6, 2025
Parents Exploiting Kids For Social Media Fame
A concerning trend is emerging within the burgeoning creator economy, with children increasingly exploited for parental social media…
November 5, 2025
Israel Demands Media Probe Over Hamas Links
The revelation that a ZDF-contracted engineer, killed in an Israeli strike, was allegedly a member of Hamas has…
October 28, 2025
Crafts Businesses Embrace Social Media
The increasing digital footprint of Germany’s vital craft sector reveals a complex interplay of adaptation, opportunity and potential…
October 23, 2025
Ministers Reject Social Media Age Limits
The debate surrounding age restrictions on social media platforms in Germany has intensified, with leading figures in government…
October 21, 2025
Social Media Ban For Kids Gains Traction
Concerns are growing regarding the impact of social media on young people, prompting a discussion about potential restrictions.…
October 4, 2025
Social Media Age Limit Under Review
The German government is establishing a panel of experts to examine the possibility of implementing a minimum age…
October 2, 2025
Social Media Ban For Teens Faces Resistance
The German Minister for Research, Dorothee Bär, has voiced concerns regarding proposals within the conservative Union faction suggesting…
September 30, 2025
Social Media Age Limit Debate Rises
German conservative parties, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU), are currently exploring potential restrictions…
September 29, 2025
Teens Struggle With Social Media Control
A recent study commissioned by the Vodafone Foundation and conducted by Infratest Dimap reveals a complex relationship between…
September 23, 2025
Merkel Exits Social Media
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will entirely forgo the use of social media platforms. In…
September 22, 2025
German Media Urge Merz to Oppose US Visa Changes
Leading German media organizations are urging the German government to intervene against proposed changes to U.S. visa regulations…
September 16, 2025
Youth Psychiatrists Back Social Media Age Limits
Germany’s leading association for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychomatics and psychotherapy (DGKJP) has expressed support for proposed age…
August 27, 2025
German Firms Dominate Social Media Presence
A significant majority of German businesses continue to maintain an active presence on social media, with recent data…
August 26, 2025
Child Welfare Group Opposes Social Media Age Limit
Child welfare organizations in Germany are voicing concerns regarding a proposed age restriction for social media platforms, put…
August 26, 2025
German Group Pushes For Mandatory Media Literacy In Schools
A leading German social association is advocating for mandatory media literacy education in all secondary schools, arguing that…
August 25, 2025
Klingbeil Disputes Klöckner’s Media Comparison
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed surprise at recent statements made by…
August 23, 2025
Prien Seeks Rules for Teens on Social Media
Germany is set to examine stricter regulations concerning the use of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram,…
August 15, 2025
Youth Social Media Rules Under Review
Germany is preparing to examine stricter regulations for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with Federal Education…
August 15, 2025
Retailers Struggle With Social Media
A recent survey by the German IT industry association, Bitkom, reveals significant challenges faced by German retailers in…
August 6, 2025
Italian Media Giant to Acquire ProSiebenSat.1
The executive leadership of ProSiebenSat.1 has approved the acquisition by the Italian media conglomerate MFE, formerly known as…
August 6, 2025
Social Media Use Soars Past 2012 Levels
A recent study examining leisure habits and satisfaction among 3,000 German citizens aged 18 and over, conducted by…
August 5, 2025
Berlusconi Deal Threatens German Media Independence
A potential shift in ownership for German media giant ProSiebenSat.1 is prompting concerns regarding journalistic independence. Culture State…
July 26, 2025
Media Chief Urges Government Aid
A leading figure within the German media industry is calling on policymakers to provide substantive support for the…
July 23, 2025
Teen Social Media Ban Faces Debate
Concerns regarding the impact of social media on young people are prompting renewed calls for stricter regulations and…
July 13, 2025
Germany Targets “Red” Media Platform
The German government has announced measures targeting the online media platform “Red” which has been identified as having…
July 2, 2025
€1.5 Billion Deal Sets Stage for European Media Supremacy
RTL Group Announces Binding Agreement to Acquire Sky Deutschland The RTL Group, a leading European media and entertainment…
June 27, 2025
Majority of Germans Feel Overwhelmed by the Media and Lack Basic Online Skills
German Internet Users Feel Overwhelmed by Media, Lack Digital Literacy According to a recent survey conducted by the…
June 2, 2025
Politics and Media Under Fire as Climate Activist Luisa Neubauer Fights Back Against Propaganda and Disinformation
Environmental Activist Urges Truth and Action on Climate Change In the face of accusations of anti-business bias against…
May 31, 2025
Germany’s Youth Radicalized by Social Media
German authorities are sounding the alarm over a growing trend of right-wing radicalism among young people in the…
May 24, 2025
Mosque Sermons Reveal a Different Reality, But the Media Won’t Report It
New German Study Finds No Radical Content in Mosque Sermons, Highlights Positive Messages A recent study conducted by…
May 21, 2025
German Media Trust in Free Fall?
Media Trust in Germany Remains Stable, but Concerns Over Verbal Aggression and Biased Reporting on the Rise A…
May 21, 2025
Majority of Germans Want Social Media Ban for Minors Under 16, Poll Shows
A majority of Germans believe that access to social media should be prohibited for minors under the age…
May 15, 2025
Journalists’ Assoc. Demands Media Reform After AfD Extremist Labeling
The German Journalists’ Association (DJV) has called for consequences to be drawn from the classification of the Alternative…
May 3, 2025
Top 10 Exit Due to Hostile Media Environment
Germany’s ranking in the global press freedom list has fallen out of the top 10, according to the…
May 2, 2025
Minister’s Media Stake Raises Questions
Non-profit organization Lobbycontrol identifies conflict of interest between designated Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer and his role as…
April 29, 2025
Journalist and Media Entrepreneur Named Surprising New Culture Minister
The German Cultural Council has reacted unexpectedly to the nomination of journalist and media entrepreneur Wolfram Weimer as…
April 28, 2025
Switzerland Slams Eight Russian Media Outlets, Citing EU Pressure
Swiss authorities have added eight Russian media outlets to their sanctions list. This is according to a document…
April 22, 2025
Russian Ambassador’s Unwelcome Attendance at German Liberation Commemoration Fuels Media Frenzy
On April 16, the federal state of Brandenburg commemorated the bloody and merciless Battle of Seelow during World…
April 21, 2025
Media Scientist Warns of Unreal Reality in Journalism
At the Berlin conference “War and Peace” of the New Society for Psychology, on April 12, communication and…
April 21, 2025
Media Unrest and Misunderstanding
Brandenburg commemorates the bloody and merciless Battle of Seelow in WWIIBrandenburg marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle…
April 17, 2025
How Media and Politics Collude to Create an Unrealistic Reality
Why do the main media not fulfill their public mandate? Meyen presented the working reality and working conditions…
April 17, 2025
German Journalists’ Green Bias Threatens Media Diversity, Critics Warn
A recent survey conducted as part of the international study “Worlds of Journalism” confirms that Austrian journalists are…
April 12, 2025
Swiss Journalists Face Legal Pressure, International Media Averts Attention Amid Bank Secrecy Concerns
le secret bancaire suisseDes journalistes internationaux travaillant sur des affaires de corruption et de blanchiment d’argent sont de…
April 10, 2025
Ukraine’s Kursk Invasion Marches On Despite Western Media Hype
US Decision to Suspend Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Did Not Affect Control of Russian Region, Says President Ukrainian…
March 26, 2025
Two More Russian Channels Fall in the Crosshairs of New Media Crackdown!
French telecom regulator Arcom has ordered a local satellite provider to stop broadcasting two Russian entertainment channels, STS…
March 24, 2025
Berlin Directs Media to Conceal Ukraine’s Dark Secret?
The Press Bureau of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SWR) reported on Monday that government agencies of leading…
March 19, 2025
Neutral Nation’s Shocking Betrayal of Media Freedom
The Swiss government has taken a surprising turn, one that raises questions about the country’s commitment to press…
March 6, 2025
Oscar Scandal: German Media ‘Forgets’ Israeli Winner, Ignites Anti-Semitic Frenzy?
The Israeli military has forcibly evicted over 1,000 residents from Masafer Yatta, a collection of 19 Palestinian villages…
March 5, 2025
The Unspoken Dependence of Eastern Europe’s ‘Independent’ Media
The sudden and rapid changes in international relations have left many wondering if we are witnessing a historical…
March 5, 2025
MANNHEIM AMOK: Did Social Media Radicalize the Killer?
A fatal car crash in the Mannheim city center has led to the SPD calling for a comprehensive…
March 4, 2025
The Great Media Conspiracy Unraveled
Under the Biden administration, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) provided significant financial support to European “quality”…
March 2, 2025
Media Betrayal: Did the Press Sink the BSW’s Chances?
The German party, the Left, has criticized the media for its alleged bias in the recent federal election.…
February 25, 2025
Keller-Sutter Takes a Stand Against Woke Media
The speech by US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference has been met with a…
February 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia Unleashes Scorched Earth Campaign Against Netanyahu in State Media
Saudi Arabia’s State Media Launches Scathing Campaign Against Benjamin Netanyahu, Reflecting Growing Frustration at the Royal Court Saudi…
February 12, 2025
German Justice Under Fire as Social Media Sentencing Sparks Outrage
A recent court ruling in Würzburg, Germany, has raised concerns about the country’s justice system. Two men were…
February 11, 2025
Did the Agency’s ‘Independent’ Media Partners Harm the Very Countries They Claimed to Help?
Russian citizens scattered all over the world, giants of “independent journalism”, are in mourning. Suddenly, the faucet of…
February 8, 2025






































































































