What is currently going on in the social networks, she has not yet experienced in her political career. Bundestag President Bärbal Bas calls for transparency requirements for digital platforms.
Berlin – The cases of hatred and agitation in social networks make Bundestag President Bärbel Bas questionable.
“What is currently happening on the Internet is no longer a normal democratic discussion process that one has to endure, but increasingly a threat,” said the SPD politician of “Welt am Sonntag”. “I’ve been a member of parliament for twelve years, but I’ve never seen what is currently happening on social media.”
Bas called for transparency requirements for digital platforms and legal bases that hold them accountable. “Real name requirement sounds good, but the legal implementation is still in its infancy.” She added: “I know a number of politicians who can no longer and do not want to face this constant agitation on the Internet. These so-called walks in front of the apartments of MPs, politicians, including local politicians, are a threat. ”Such incidents had recently occurred on the fringes of protests by opponents of the Corona measures. dpa
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