On the surface, the Council of Constance (1414–1418) was intended to restore the unity of the Church. However, behind the scenes of this magnificent assembly at Lake Constance lay one of the most consequential show…
Berlin, 1967. Berlin, 1992. Berlin, 2026. The locations remain the same, the actors change, but the pattern persists: For decades, Iran has used German territory as an operational base for the persecution, intimidation, and liquidation…
In the dark chapters of witch hunts, the accusation of “Maleficium” (harmful magic) was the ultimate weapon of the judiciary. It allowed misfortune, illness, or economic failure to be attributed to an unpopular person—without ever…
Is Germany reaching an “authoritarian tipping point”? While the Federal Republic formally remains a democracy, sociologists and political analysts warn of a creeping erosion of democratic values. On politischeverfolgung.de, we analyze the transition from a…
From the historical lessons of the 20th century to the pandemic measures of the 2020s: Political power has always sought control over the medical profession. An analysis of why the “white coat” is so valuable…
“First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out…” – These lines by theologian Martin Niemöller have become a worldwide symbol for the failure of civil society in the face of an…
Political persecution by Iran is not confined to its own borders. While the global public focuses on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Mullah regime is waging a covert war against dissidents on German…
In 2026, the debate over a social media ban for those under 16 has reached a tipping point. While framed as a benevolent measure for youth protection, a deeper analysis reveals a far more concerning…
The failure of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) before the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) and the expected rejection of their objection by the Bundestag’s Electoral Review Committee (Wahlprüfungsausschuss) – to force a recount of the…
The practice of excluding individuals from professions for political reasons—known as Berufsverbote (professional bans)—represents a persistent and troubling thread throughout modern German history. From the Kaiser’s targeting of socialists to contemporary debates about excluding AfD members from…
Germany’s Berlin Republic faces a profound democratic dilemma: how to balance legitimate security concerns with the fundamental right to free expression. While Germany maintains a robust democratic framework with strong constitutional protections, recent years have witnessed concerning trends where…
The Amish represent one of the most distinctive religious minority groups with a remarkable history of persecution and cultural preservation. Emerging from the Anabaptist movement of the Radical Reformation in 16th century Europe, the Amish…