"Over 250 reviews removed due to defamation complaints. This count is only towards reviews specifically removed because of the law, not because of Google Guideline."
"Germany is a unique case because of German laws and the proliferation of law firms that focus on getting negative reviews removed under those laws."
"I can't see this happening in other countries unless they have similar laws. I don't think Google wants to do this, I think they have to."
Google has started showing the number of reviews removed from Business Profiles in Germany due to defamation complaints. This feature currently appears to be limited to Germany. The count reflects reviews deleted through legal channels rather than guideline violations. Local SEOs note that Germany's unique legal landscape, with many law firms focused on removing negative reviews, drives this change. Other countries may not see similar implementations unless they have comparable laws, as Google may be compelled to comply with local regulations.
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