Warning Against State-Licensed Institutions Monitoring Opinion Expressions

Former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Andreas Papier, has warned about the dangers posed by reporting centers that are not democratically legitimized and decide on the permissibility of opinions. He emphasizes that trust in the Constitutional Court is declining as more citizens question the independence and neutrality of the institution. Papier calls for a clear distinction between state institutions and citizens' freedom of expression to protect democratic values in Germany.