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Germany’s Proposed Anti-SLAPP Law Divides Experts on Scope and Necessity

Germany’s Proposed Anti-SLAPP Law Divides Experts on Scope and Necessity

Germany's new anti-SLAPP law proposal has sparked a heated debate among experts, with judges claiming the country lacks a systemic problem while activists warn that intimidation through legal threats is already silencing critics. The draft's limitation to cross-border cases faces criticism as experts argue it fails to address the real-world pressures on journalists and NGOs.