US EditionAfter Voßkuhle's Advance - Minister of Justice Hubig Against Clear Name Obligation on the Internet
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Federal Justice Minister Hubig has spoken out against a clear name obligation on the Internet.
According to Minister of Justice Hubig, everyone should continue to have the right to post anonymously on the net. However, criminal statements should be pursued more consistently.
The former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Andreas Voßkuhle, advocates a clear name obligation in social networks. Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig stresses that the Basic Law also protects controversial opinions expressed under pseudonyms. However, freedom of expression also has limits in the digital area.
Politicians and lawyers demand a clear name obligation on the Internet. Now the votes against are increasing. Minister of Justice Hubig rejects the push. Experts from FDP and Greens are also against it.
According to the Minister of Justice, everyone should continue to have the right to post anonymously online, but anyone who appears criminal must be held accountable.
Hatred and incitement should not hide behind anonymity on the Internet, they say. The Minister of Justice finds that if you want to express opinions anonymously, you are not accountable.
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