Hessen sharpens the weapons against disinformation before the Bundestag election!

Hessen sharpens the weapons against disinformation before the Bundestag election!

In the run -up to the Bundestag election on February 23, 2025, Hessen strengthened his measures against disinformation. As n-tv.de reported about the influence of political false information on the voting behavior of the citizens. The measures aim to counteract instrumentalization and influence by domestic and foreign actors.

The Hessian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution is planning various sensitizations for state parliamentary groups and information events for companies. In addition, information is provided for citizens via social media channels and websites. The internet portal "The Fabulant - conspiracy myths" is particularly emphasized. In addition, a "special evaluation unit" is set up to evaluate information about extremism and counter -espionage more efficiently.

preparation for foreign influence

In another message, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BFV) pointed out the potential danger of inadmissible influence by foreign states as part of the upcoming election. The BFV emphasizes that possible influence disinformation, cyber attacks, espionage and sabotage can include, such as constitutional conservation.de The authority has set up a task force and works closely with other security authorities to counter these threats.

With these measures, the security authorities want to ensure that the upcoming elections take place under fair conditions and that the trust of the citizens is preserved in the democratic process.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien