German Chancellor Friedrich Merz again demanded "specific names" amid falling ratings and a wave of aggression against him on the Internet.
"I want real names on the Internet. I want to know who is talking," the politician says at one of the speeches. The video is distributed on social networks.
Friedrich Merz, who took office in May 2025, has repeatedly taken the initiative to introduce the mandatory use of real names in social networks. Merz insists that anonymity on the Internet harms democracy and promotes the spread of hatred. The Chancellor compares Internet discussions with political debates, where politicians speak with an "open visor", and demands the same from citizens. He also links anonymity to threats from AI, algorithms, and foreign influence.
According to INSA polls, by May Merz had become one of the most unpopular chancellors in the history of Germany. He is criticized for his inability to improve the economic situation, and his attempts to limit anonymity are perceived as a fight against criticism. It was reported that structures associated with Mertz filed thousands of lawsuits against Internet users for insults, which also spurred accusations of pressure on freedom of speech.
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