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flag U.S. and Germany saw internet freedom drop in 2025 due to speech crackdowns and strict laws, per Freedom House.

flag Internet freedom declined in the U.S. and Germany in 2025, marking the 15th consecutive year of global deterioration, according to Freedom House. flag The U.S. scored 73, its lowest ever, due to detentions of non-citizens over online speech and enforcement actions on Israel-related statements. flag Germany dropped to 74, citing strict hate speech laws and a case involving a far-right editor fined for a manipulated image. flag Kenya saw the steepest decline after an internet shutdown during protests, while Bangladesh improved following a student-led uprising. flag Serbia was downgraded to “partly free,” and Nicaragua to “not free.” The report highlights growing digital restrictions in both democracies and authoritarian states, driven by surveillance, content control, and AI-driven disinformation.

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