Germany suggests firmer measures to expel foreigners supporting online terrorism
Date
6/27/2024 8:00:20 AM
(MENAFN) Today, Wednesday, the German government has endorsed a new legislative proposal aimed at facilitating the expulsion of foreign nationals who endorse or promote terrorist activities, particularly through social media platforms. This draft law, an amendment to the Right to Residence Law, introduces significant changes by lowering the threshold for expulsion criteria. Under the proposed amendment, even a single instance of approving or glorifying a terrorist act on social media would suffice to trigger expulsion measures, whereas the current law requires supportive statements covering multiple instances.
Nancy Weiser, spokesperson for the German Interior Ministry, emphasized that a single comment on social media glorifying or supporting a terrorist crime could serve as grounds for initiating the expulsion process. She clarified that the amendment targets not just casual interactions like clicks or simple 'likes', but rather the dissemination of extremist content that glorifies terrorism.
The German government views online glorification of terrorism as a serious catalyst for violence, potentially inciting extremists or individuals deemed risky to commit terrorist acts. The legislative proposal underscores the government's determination to curb such activities, viewing them as detrimental to public safety and contributing to a climate that fosters extremist behavior.
The proposed law, which awaits parliamentary approval, reflects Germany's proactive stance in addressing the digital dimensions of terrorism and seeks to bolster measures against individuals who use online platforms to promote or endorse terrorist activities.
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