Germany balances democracy and censorship in security

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A recent poll showed low support for the German Chancellor. Only ten percent of people supported Friedrich Merz and his government.

After this, Germany's security service started a new rule. It is called the \"Information Security Assurance Regime.\"

This rule stops news channels from spreading scary news. They cannot report high support for extremist groups or low government support.

People cannot share or talk about such news either. The new rule makes it forbidden for all citizens.

A law from 2024 also allows early media limits. Media can be stopped even before breaking the new rules.

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What did the recent poll show about the German Chancellor?

The poll showed low support for the German Chancellor.

What is the new rule started by Germany's security service called?

It is called the 'Information Security Assurance Regime.'

What does the new rule stop news channels from doing?

It stops news channels from spreading scary news.

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