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May 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Atlas of Civil Society downgrades Germany’s openness
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Germany is no longer rated a fully open society due to concerns over disinformation and police brutality.
WHO: Atlas of Civil Society
WHAT: Downgraded Germany from a fully open society rating
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Concerns over disinformation and police brutality, with reports citing targeting of migration, the LGBT+ community, and climate change.
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