[nix23]

>Seems like government sponsored bullying is the default M.O. in Germany.

Yes it is, it's a bit like the CCP, if they think it's anything against them (truthfully or not) they bite first and second, then stop talking about it and hope everyone forgets. Works pretty well for everyone directly involved...so no pressure to change anything.

[llampx]

The media is also very pro-government so that helps.

[gutitout]

They seem to work together.