Law enforcement authorities in Saxony-Anhalt discovered 29 harmful online posts during a special operation against hate postings. These were tracked down in comment sections and chat rooms of political parties, officials and candidates on social media. In total, around 330 accounts or users were monitored, of which 29 were identified as illegal. The violations range from insults and slander to calls to spread hate and the use of symbols of illegal organizations.
Before the day of action, local officials received information and guidelines on how to protect themselves from online hate speech, as well as support services for online behavior. Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang (CDU) warned that online hate speech spreads quickly and that political officials are often confronted with offensive or threatening comments. She stressed that hate speech is not freedom of expression and is consistently prosecuted.
Online hate speech is a widespread problem that can have serious consequences. It is important that law enforcement authorities detect and respond appropriately to such cases to ensure the safety and integrity of the digital space. Cooperation with various stakeholders, including politicians, is crucial to combat illegal onlineContents to proceed.
Further information and recommendations
It is crucial that the public is aware of the spread of hate speech and actively contributes to reporting such content. Consistent law enforcement and awareness-raising can help create a respectful and safe online environment. It is the responsibility of every individual to help combat hate speech and set an example of solidarity and respect.
Source: nachrichten.ag
