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CDU/CSU Union’s policy on social media regulation

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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

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CDU/CSU Union’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The CDU/CSU Union has shown support for regulation of social media platforms to combat fake news and misinformation. For instance, in 2017, the German parliament passed the Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG), which requires social media platforms to remove hate speech and fake news. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

The CDU/CSU Union's support for the NetzDG was largely driven by concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media, suggesting they would agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated

While the CDU/CSU Union has not explicitly stated that social media companies are politically biased, their support for regulation suggests they believe there is a need for oversight to ensure fair and accurate information dissemination. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

While the CDU/CSU Union may not believe the government should be the sole arbiter of what constitutes fake or real news, their support for the NetzDG suggests they do believe in some level of government involvement in this area. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the CDU/CSU Union's support for the Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG), it is unlikely that they would oppose government regulation of social media sites. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

The CDU/CSU Union's support for the NetzDG, which imposes regulations on social media companies, suggests they do not believe these companies should be free from government regulation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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