We can’t stay silent in the fight for free speech

Germany’s law on social media sends an important message: Democracies won’t stand idly by while their citizens are exposed to hateful speech, writes Alexandra Borchardt.

Germany's Network Enforcement Act, according to which social-media platforms like Facebook and YouTube could be fined €50m for every “obviously illegal” post within 24 hours of receiving a notification — has been controversial from the start.