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عربية – DW
Social media reshaping Germany's politics
The article focused on the efforts of German politicians to utilize social media platforms, especially TikTok and Instagram, to enhance their public presence and deliver political messages. Videos posted by politicians such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD), the Left Party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Wornja Fadivol have achieved high viewership numbers, reaching tens of millions. This success is primarily due to their focus on provocative and controversial content, which gains wider dissemination and is favored by social media algorithms. Meanwhile, some political figures, like Julia Clokner, criticize the use of parliament as a platform for digital content rather than direct political debate. Other ministers face difficulties in reaching audiences through modern platforms. The numbers and interactions indicate that social media significantly influence political discourse, turning it into provocative content and amplifying it. This raises concerns about the negative impact on the quality of political debate and the authority of formal institutions.
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