Germany
Under Pressure From German Government, Twitter Begins Blocking Adult Content
Confirming the fears of sex workers and advocates around the world, Twitter has reportedly begun blocking German profiles that include adult content, after a local government official escalated a campaign to force the platform to implement age verification systems designed for “pornographic websites.”
France, Germany, U.K. Move Toward Segregating Adult Content Behind 'Soft Paywall'
The French government has given another ultimatum to five adult websites to implement age verification measures by today, or face being completely blocked in the entire country.
German Digital Rights Group Warns Against Imminent Porn Block
German digital rights group Netzpolitik.org has published an editorial warning against the current onslaught by self-proclaimed “youth protectors” attempting to use the country’s court system to force a government ban on adult tube sites.
Womanizer Debuts Limited Edition Premium 'Eco' Exclusively in Germany
Womanizer has partnered with Bonnie Strange on a "Badass Mom" special edition of the Premium Eco, available exclusively in Germany.
German Court Sides With Anti-Porn Crusader, Blocks 3 Adult Sites
The one-man War on Porn being conducted in Germany by an obscure, conservative local bureaucrat from the North Rhine-Westphalia region has resulted in the first national ban order on “three pornographic sites based in Cyprus.”
Federal Agency Endorses Campaign by Germany's 'Top Anti-Porn Warrior'
The one-man War on Porn being conducted in Germany by an obscure, conservative local bureaucrat from the North Rhine-Westphalia region has now gone federal, with his attempt to “shut down” all major tube sites over alleged age-verification infractions receiving the blessing of the federal Commission for the Protection of Minors in the Media (Kommission für Jugendmedienschutz or KJM).
Germany's Top Censorship Advocate Moves Forward Against xHamster
Germany’s most vocal proponent of state censorship of adult content, an obscure local bureaucrat named Tobias Schmid who serves as the head of the State Media Authority (LMA) of North Rhine-Westphalia, announced this week he has identified the hosting provider of xHamster in order to continue actions towards blocking the site.
Germany's Leading Censorship Advocate Now Targeting OnlyFans
Germany’s most vocal proponent of state censorship, an obscure local bureaucrat named Tobias Schmid who serves as the head of the State Media Authority (LMA) of North Rhine-Westphalia, has announced this week he has started investigating popular premium fan site OnlyFans.
Steven Shame Launches New Series 'StevenShame.Dating -- 100% Made in Germany'
Steven Shame has announced the launch of "StevenShame.Dating — 100% Made in Germany," a new bilingual adult series.
Local German Efforts to Enforce AV Laws Concern Privacy, Free Expression Advocates
A state-sponsored effort in Germany hardening of intrusive age verification schemes to target specific leading adult platforms — including Pornhub, YouPorn and MyDirtyHobby — has raised alarm among privacy and freedom of sexual expression advocates.
German Authorities Target Sex Workers Posting Adult Content on Twitter
German authorities have been stepping up their efforts to fine in-country sex workers for posting sexually explicit content on open online platforms like Twitter, forcing them to take down posts on the U.S.-based — and Free Speech-protected — sites.
Pipedream Opens Office, Showroom in Germany
Pipedream Products has opened a new European office and showroom located in Bremen, North Germany
pjur Holds Product Trainings in Southern Germany
Eva Lerbs, a pjur sales representative, held a series of training sessions in southern Germany as part of the company’s “Gives You More” campaign.
pjur Product Training at NOVUM in Germany
Stefan Daniel, pjur Group’s key account manager, has been visiting different German branches of NOVUM to provide its sales teams with product training.
pjur Promotes 'Back Door' Lubricant in Germany
At this past weekend’s Christopher Street Day in Cologne, Germany, pjur’s promoters distributed flyers with samples of pjur Back Door.
DanaLife's JES Extender Available in Germany Again
Danish company DanaLife has announced that it is selling its penis extender in Germany again after winning a patent in a German court.
Layla Sin to Represent Penthouse in Germany, France, Hungary
Layla Sin will be visiting three countries on behalf of Penthouse in October: Germany, France and Hungary.
Layla Sin Featured in Penthouse Germany
Layla Sin is the subject of a new three-page article in Penthouse Magazine Germany.
Smartphone Use Sees Double-Digit Gains in Germany, Austria, Switzerland
More people in German-speaking countries — Germany, Austria, Switzerland — are using smartphones compared to a year earlier, according to a new study.
DIMOCO Releases Mobile Messaging Market Report for Germany
DIMOCO has released its mobile messaging market special report for Germany in cooperation with Portio Research.