Saxony's Science Ministry to Withdraw from Platform X Over Harmful Content

The ministry cites the rise of racist, populist, and false content as reasons for ending its use of the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Saxony's Science Ministry plans to cease activity on X, citing its unsuitability for achieving communication goals due to harmful content proliferation.
Over 60 German universities and research institutions, including TU Dresden, have also announced their departure from the platform.
The ministry attributes its decision to algorithmic promotion of right-wing populist content and restricted reach for other types of posts.
Other Saxon ministries, such as Justice and Culture, are considering similar moves but cite the platform's utility for news dissemination and crisis communication.
The platform, described by some officials as a 'dark place,' is increasingly seen as incompatible with democratic and value-driven discourse.