News about political persecution and repression in German-speaking countries and the EU
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…
The Hessian legislative proposal to “criminalize the denial of the State of Israel’s right to exist” is far more than an ordinary extension of the German incitement to hatred paragraph (Volksverhetzung). The draft marks a…
By the end of 2026, all European Union member states are legally mandated under the revised eIDAS 2.0 Regulation to provide their citizens with a “European Digital Identity Wallet” (EUDI Wallet). What is marketed by…
On April 27, 2026, a platform went online that sheds light on what has been downplayed, relativized, or deliberately ignored for years—and has now grown to a dimension that can no longer be controlled. Under…
Although the Recklinghausen physician Heinrich Habig made no detailed statements regarding the legal technicalities or the exact administrative reasons for his release during his address on the day of his discharge, this May 14, 2026,…
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 April 2026, a 61-year-old general practitioner stands trial in Hamburg. The accusation: He is alleged to have issued mask exemptions (so-called “Maskenatteste”) in over 100 cases, sometimes following telephone consultations or via email. While…
A renowned constitutional law expert raises serious allegations against the current governing parties. Planned changes to state constitutions and parliamentary rules of procedure, specifically aimed at restricting the rights of a future opposition—namely the AfD—are…
While the COVID-19 vaccine mandate has long been history for civilians, it continues to be used as a tool of disciplinary control within the Bundeswehr in 2026. The case of a Chief Corporal from Beeskow,…
What happens when the state and professional medical associations work hand in hand to execute a dissenting medical opinion? In March 2026, the persecution of critical physicians reached a new level: Dr. Monika Jiang was…
Today marks exactly ten years since the passing of Dr. iur. Guido Westerwelle on March 18, 2016. In the current political landscape of 2026—characterized by house searches over critical social media posts, the freezing of…