USA set signs of freedom of expression: censorship in sight!

USA set signs of freedom of expression: censorship in sight!

München, Deutschland - On June 2, 2025, the United States introduced a new regulation that forbids people who suppress freedom of expression in the digital space to receive a visa for the USA. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that this measure is specifically directed against German censors who act in the name of "hate fighting" and "protection of democracy". The decision underlines the growing tensions regarding freedom of expression in Europe.

A report by CBS from Germany from February 2023 shows alarming developments how early morning house searches by prosecutors who pursued citizens because of a social media post. The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, expressed outrage and warned that this criminalization of expressions of opinion could significantly burden transatlantic relationships. "We can no longer accept this censorship," said Vance.

criticism of censorship and their effects

At the Munich Security Conference, Vance also expressed concerns about freedom of expression in Europe. His sharp reviews of German investigative authorities refer to their measures against hate speech on the Internet. He pointed out that civil servants and politicians who restrict freedom of expression should no longer appear as a guardian of western values. These developments are calling for a new era for transatlantic freedom.

The new regulations are a moral scale that people who operate state -financed censorship should not enjoy freedom in the United States, including trips and events. The United States set a sign against double standards and call for a clear attitude towards freedom of expression worldwide. Vance incorrectly cited Voltaire in this context to underpin his position.

The influence of digital relationships

In another context, a study shows that people are increasingly interacting on social media, internet platforms and chatbots. These digital relationships influence how to lead real relationships. Social needs play a major role in this, and the desire for relationship formation is in the foreground in addition to information search and entertainment.

The social psychologist Johanna Lisa Degen from the University of Flensburg researches how digital relationship formation works. The term "parasociality" describes one-sided relationships between fans and stars as well as the interactions about messenger services and dating apps. Almost half of all relationships in the past five years have emerged via digital platforms, which illustrates the need to understand the dynamics between real and digital relationships.

In addition, psychologists address that expectations of real relationships are increasingly oriented towards digital standards, which leads to performance -oriented behavior. Conflicts are increasingly held through messenger services such as WhatsApp, and many people find this form of digital conflict resolution more pleasant. Finally, it turns out that social media is not only used for relaxation, but also for emotional binding, whereby digital relationships often compete with real.

The discussion about censorship and freedom of expression will increase in the coming months, both in the USA and in Europe, and could have far -reaching consequences for digital space and beyond