Restrictions on freedom of expression and censorship – a tool of political persecution and repression in German-speaking countries since the Middle Ages
Historically, political debate in Germany was characterized by sharp polemics, biting satire, and robust vocabulary. Anyone entering the federal political arena knew they needed thick skin—that was the unwritten rule of a vibrant democracy. However,…
The debate over protecting unborn life was once considered the foundation of a morally conscious and pluralistic society in the old West German Republic. Churches, citizen initiatives, and devout Christians were permitted—and expected—to act as…
In theory, the Berlin Republic claims to be a bastion of free expression, where state-owned and state-affiliated enterprises are strictly bound by constitutional law. In the reality of 2026, however, a drastically different picture emerges:…
The relentless efforts of the political establishment in Germany to silence the parliamentary opposition via intelligence stigmatization, criminal prosecution, and party ban proceedings have now drawn the highest level of international scrutiny. In a milestone…
When the power structure of a technocratic elite trembles in the physical world, the battle for narrative hegemony increasingly shifts to the digital sphere. Hardly any other regulatory tool in the West is currently pursuing…
For centuries, the definition of a functioning constitutional state rested on an unshakeable principle: truth is the ultimate defense. Anyone speaking or spreading verifiable, true facts could not be held legally liable within free discourse.…
Freedom of the press is one of those terms that Western democracies cultivate with particular devotion. Politicians invoke it in Sunday speeches, media associations defend it in declarations, and European institutions present it as an…
In the digital arena of political communication, a new storm has broken out. Saskia Esken, co-chair of the SPD, has caused a stir with sharp criticism of the popular YouTube format “Ben Ungeskriptet.” What began…
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 recent agreement by the EU Council on so-called Chat Control is officially being sold as a necessary instrument in the fight against the sexual abuse of children. Yet, for a critical platform like www.politischeverfolgung.de,…
Brussels/Washington. The European Commission has issued its first major fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA) against a large online platform. The US platform X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has been ordered to…
It is a development that shakes the foundations of Swiss neutrality and European freedom of speech: Jacques Baud, a former Colonel of the Swiss Armed Forces and a veteran of the Strategic Intelligence Service, has…