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YouTubers petition for free speech after AKK criticism 29.05.2019

The head of Germany's CDU is facing a backlash after suggesting there should be "rules" for influential online bloggers during election campaigns. Thousands signed a petition calling for an end to attacks on free speech.

EU vote: CDU and SPD ignored social media to their peril 28.05.2019

Germany's political establishment has not adapted to the pivot to politics by social media stars. The failure to tune in to younger generations was likely a reason why mainstream parties lost significant votes last week.

Germany's AKK accused of calling for 'censorship' during election campaign 28.05.2019

The head of Germany's conservative CDU party wants to hold a debate on whether opinions expressed online ahead of elections should face regulation. The idea has sparked an outcry, with critics warning of censorship.

Most Germans find AKK unfit to replace Angela Merkel, poll finds 29.05.2019

While the transfer of power within the ruling CDU conservatives appears to have been well orchestrated, a new poll suggests few think Merkel's heir apparent, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, is up to the job of chancellor.