Political persecution and repression in contemporary Germany (Berlin Republic, since 1990)
While Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken (CDU) claims before the international community that there is no persecution of critical medical professionals in Germany, reality tells a different story behind bars. Dr. Bianca Sabine Witzschel,…
On February 17, 2026, the Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior, led by Daniela Behrens (SPD), officially upgraded the state chapter of the AfD from a “suspected case” to a “proven right-wing extremist endeavor.” As…
In February 2026, the debate surrounding the reappraisal of pandemic measures reached a new, highly explosive stage. While the Federal Ministry of Health under Nina Warken (CDU) continues to deny any form of repression, BSW…
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has sent shockwaves through the political establishment with a scathing attack on current media policies and the structures of Germany’s public broadcasting system (ÖRR). In a provocative statement, Schröder compared…
February 2026 marks a turning point in the processing of state-led COVID repression. A “fire letter” (Brandbrief) from US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his German counterpart Nina Warken (CDU) has ignited…
The debate over the legal processing of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached a new international dimension. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directly attacked the German federal government in a sharply worded message.…
In a digitized world, access to a bank account is not a luxury; it is the fundamental prerequisite for participating in society. Without an account, one cannot pay rent, receive a salary, or hold insurance.…
GIESSEN. The recent founding of the AfD youth organizationon Saturday (November 29, 2025) was accompanied by massive, partly violent and terroristic riots by the left-wing extremist and autonomous spectrum. Systematic Blockades and Attacks: Over 25,000…
The Federal Administrative Court’s decision on June 24, 2025, to overturn the ban on Compact magazine represents a significant moment in German jurisprudence regarding press freedom and the limits of state power to restrict media outlets. This ruling, which…
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become one of the most controversial political parties in Germany’s postwar history. Founded in 2013 as a euro-skeptic party, it has gradually shifted toward right-wing populism and nationalism, with some elements within the…
The controversial exclusion of Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician Joachim Paul from the Oberbürgermeister (head mayor) election in Ludwigshafen am Rhein represents a significant moment in contemporary German politics. This case transcends local politics, touching upon fundamental…
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…