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Press Release: Protecting the Federal Election: Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser Discussing with Online Platforms

Berlin, 22.01.2025 – Today, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser met with representatives of major online platforms to discuss measures for the protection of the upcoming federal election.

The minister emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and safeguarding it against foreign interference. She stressed that the platforms have a major responsibility in this regard.

The meeting focused on several key aspects:

  • Combating disinformation: The platforms pledged to continue their efforts to combat the spread of false and misleading information, especially through targeted advertising.
  • Transparency of political advertising: The platforms agreed to increase transparency and provide users with more information about the source and financing of political advertising.
  • Cooperation with security authorities: The minister called for close cooperation between the platforms and security authorities to swiftly respond to potential threats.

Minister Faeser emphasized that the platforms must take their responsibility seriously and contribute to the security of the federal election. She warned that any attempt to manipulate the electoral process would be met with appropriate consequences.

The representatives of the platforms welcomed the minister’s initiative and expressed their commitment to supporting the protection of the election. They outlined various measures already in place, such as AI-powered detection systems for harmful content and enhanced verification processes for political actors.

The meeting concluded with a joint statement expressing the mutual commitment to ensuring a fair and secure election.

Participants:

  • Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior
  • Representatives of Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube, and TikTok

Contact:

Federal Ministry of the Interior Press Office E-mail: pressestelle@bmi.bund.de Phone: +49 (0)30 18681-1000


Pressemitteilung: Schutz der Bundestagswahl: Bundesinnenministerin Nancy Faeser im Austausch mit Onlineplattformen

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