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Summary
A poll found that 88% of German voters fear foreign election interference, with Russia (45%), the US (42%), and China (26%) seen as top threats.
Concerns include deepfake disinformation and social media manipulation, with 56% believing Germany is unprepared. Elon Musk, a vocal far-right supporter, has drawn criticism for allegedly influencing German politics.
Voters also worry about the far-right AfD’s aggressive online campaigns. Many (79%) believe populists benefit most from social media.
Meanwhile, 71% support creating a new ministry to combat digital misinformation.
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the US (42%)
Cmmon, we JUST figured out how to manipulate our own votes, give us a couple years at least.
I’m sure all of those will vote contrary to those doing the manipulation, right? -Padme
If there are any germans out there reading this, it’s not to late to enact strong policy. America failed to do so and I fear the repercussions of not taking the threat seriously have only just begun.
1984 intensifies
Why are his hands bigger than his head?
It just seems massively disproportionate. It was also supposed to be a bit funny.
It’s also funny, that you got a complete explanation of how perspective works to your previous question; which was actually like a joke question… Talking about perspective…;) (ed)
