System Update with Glenn Greenwald Germany's Repressive Speech Crackdown Intensifies; U.S. & Russia Meet in Saudi Arabia and Open Cooperation; Plus: An Amazing Hate Crime in Florida is Buried
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Feb 19, 2025 Journalist James Jackson, based in Berlin and host of "Mad in Germany," delves into Germany's escalating hate speech laws, particularly their impact on pro-Palestinian activists. He highlights the paradox of free speech in Germany, where laws aimed at combating neo-Nazism now inadvertently suppress dissent. The discussion also touches on the recent U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in diplomatic communication. Plus, an exploration of a troubling hate crime incident in Florida adds a layer of complexity to the narrative.
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Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Views
- Europe and the US are increasingly censoring pro-Palestinian speech and activism.
- This is especially true for criticism of Israel's war on Gaza.
Evolution of Censorship in Germany
- Germany's post-WWII free speech restrictions, initially targeting Holocaust denial and Nazi praise, have expanded.
- This expansion now includes criticism of Israel, raising concerns about the evolving scope of censorship.
Neo-Nazis and Free Speech
- In Dresden, neo-Nazis avoided censorship by adapting their messaging, while pro-Palestinian speech is targeted.
- The slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is treated like a Hamas slogan, leading to prosecution.