Germany’s War on Dissent: Citizens Told To Snitch on Each Other
26th June 2025
Police in Berlin are urging citizens to report each other over suspected “hate speech” online, as part of a nationwide crackdown that critics say resembles East Germany’s surveillance state.
The clampdown comes amid growing public support for the anti-establishment Alternative for Germany (AfD), particularly in the east of the country, where the party has made significant electoral gains.
The latest escalation came on Wednesday, June 25th, when police carried out coordinated raids across the country, searching homes and confiscating the electronics of 170 people over social media comments that either fall in the general ‘hate speech’ category or just insult sitting politicians.
Just like the Nazis!
UPDATE: Germany vs. Free Speech: Three Thumbs Up? That’ll be €1,800