News about political persecution and repression in German-speaking countries and the EU
The transition from a dictatorship to a constitutional democracy almost always leaves behind a profound moral and legal vacuum. Hardly any historian has exposed this wound of post-reunification Germany as relentlessly as Hubertus Knabe. In…
A spectre is haunting the corridors of German industry associations and trade fair companies: the fear of genuine, unpredictable discourse. What was once conceived as a celebration of pop culture, technological innovation, and global exchange…
All around the world, people celebrate the summer solstice — including in Saxony-Anhalt. Shortly before the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, law enforcement authorities launched a large-scale raid operation on August 27, 2026. The police…
Freedom of the press and the independence of the media market are fundamental pillars of a functioning democracy. When the right to free reporting is no longer restricted by state decrees, but rather through economic…
On August 23, 1934, economist Ludwig von Mises stood atop the Edelweißkopf in the Austrian Alps and made a far-reaching decision: he would leave Vienna. Mises foresaw the onset of totalitarianism earlier than most of…
The state’s monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force is one of the essential achievements of a modern constitutional order. It protects citizens from arbitrary action and ensures that political conflicts are fought through…
The methods of political disciplining and the exclusion of dissidents have a long, inglorious tradition in German history. A particularly drastic example of biographical continuity and the recurrence of authoritarian ideological control is seen in…
The firing of Martina Müller in Jever was by no means a surprise: It is the visible result of a structural, long-planned stance adopted by church welfare associations. Official guidelines published by regional Diakonie chapters…
The decision has been rendered: On August 19, 2026, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Leipzig dismissed the appeal of Nuremberg specialist Dr. Wolfgang Urmetzer. This makes a verdict legally binding that not only…
When political engagement costs a job: The case of Martina Müller highlights how church labor law is increasingly used as an instrument to push opposition politicians out of professional life. For fifteen years, Martina Müller…
For decades, the German Basic Law with its Article 5, Paragraph 3 – “Art and science, research and teaching shall be free” – served as an international gold standard. Anyone needing to report on state…
Constitutionally guaranteed freedom of religion (Article 4 of the German Basic Law) protects not only private belief, but explicitly the public expression of faith – such as prayer processions, public devotions, or religious vigils. The…