Google Maps now shows removed review counts in Germany

demand the removal of false factual statements or factually unjustified expressions of opinion that could harm its business standing (“defamation”). German courts have set a low threshold for businesses to challenge reviews as defamatory

What, in the name of anything holy, is a “ factually unjustified expression of opinion ”.

I certainly won’t be looking at reviews for places to stay and eat in Germany going forward…

Is an old regime creeping back in?