German Justice Minister Heiko Maas attends a news conference in Berlin, Germany June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German parliament on Friday approved a plan to fine social media networks up to 50 million euros (43.8 million pounds) if they fail to remove hateful postings promptly, despite concerns the law could limit free expression.
Germany has some of the world's toughest laws covering defamation, public incitement to commit crimes and threats of violence, with prison sentences for Holocaust denial or inciting hatred against minorities. But few online cases are prosecuted.
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