FIAS joined the withdrawal from ‘X’ platform: More than 60 German-speaking universities and research institutions made a statement and discontinued their activities on the X platform (formerly Twitter).

The withdrawal is the result of the platform's current orientation not being compatible with the fundamental values of the participating institutions: Open-mindedness, scientific integrity, transparency, and democratic discourse.

The changes to Platform X - from the algorithmic amplification of right-wing populist content to the restriction of organic reach - make its continued use unjustifiable for the organisations involved. The withdrawal of the institutions emphasises their commitment to fact-based communication and against anti-democratic forces. The values that promote diversity, freedom, and science are no longer present on the platform.

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