German court fines activist who criticized political Islam just months after his stabbing by Afghan refugee



An Afghan migrant went on a savage stabbing spree at a May 31 anti-jihad rally in the German town of Mannheim, butchering 29-year-old police officer Rouvn Laur and attacking five demonstrators, including Michael Stürzenberger, an activist with the counter-jihad group Citizens' Movement, Pax Europa.

Months after Stürzenberger had his fears confirmed at the end of a hunting knife — receiving a stab to the thigh, a stab to the leg right above the knee, an injury to the upper arm, and a "gaping open wound" in the side of his face — a regional court convicted him of incitement for denigrating so-called refugees and radical Islam.

According to Berliner Zeitung, Michael Stürzenberger made statements at an October 2020 BPE rally in the presence of counter-protesters that authorities deemed hateful.

When the Hamburg District Court handed him a six-month prison sentence in 2022, the activist appealed. The court subsequently gave Stürzenberger a suspended prison sentence, but the activist appealed again. Finally, on Nov. 25, the court upheld the conviction and slapped him with a $3,804.65 fine.

'Everyone should be very careful how they express themselves.'

The right-wing German publication Nius reported that Stürzenberger was charged, in part, for criticizing German immigration policy; stating that unlike Muslim refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, North Africa, he had "never heard of a single Christian refugee who has committed a crime here"; suggesting that Muslim migrants from North Africa and the Middle East were disproportionately represented among those who have committed sexual assaults against German women; that a goal of political Islam is to "get women under control"; and for his statement, "We will not allow women in Germany who walk around scantily clad to become fair game for fundamentalist Muslims."

Stürzenberger told Nius, "I have always spoken about political Islam. Always said: It is not against Muslims!"

"Everyone should be very careful how they express themselves. One should always differentiate and speak of political Islam," continued the activist. "My criticism is only directed against the dangerous components of the ideology and those radicals who commit acts of violence as a result of it. Of course, it is not directed against all Muslims, as many are modern, value our democratic society, and respect our values and laws."

Stürzenberger is hardly the first German penalized in recent years for sharing inconvenient facts about the fallout of unchecked migration from terrorist hotbeds.

Blaze News previously reported that Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of the popular Alternative for Germany party — which German authorities have sought to ban, vilify, disarm, de-bank, and criminalize — was convicted of a "hate crime" in May for sharing statistics about the disproportionate number of gang rapes committed by immigrants, specifically Afghan nationals, and for asking whether multiculturalism means accommodating rape culture.

While saying so is apparently verboten, mass immigration to Germany from Islamist states such as Afghanistan has coincided in recent years with a massive spike in rape and other violent crimes.

Of the roughly 1.35 million immigrants who flooded into Germany between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 850,000 were Muslims.

A government-commissioned study revealed in early 2018 that there was a 10.4% increase in violent crime at the height of the immigration crisis. Deutsche Welle reported that 90% of this violent crime increase was attributable to immigrants, predominantly males between the ages of 14 and 30.

Reuters reported earlier this year that the number of criminals with foreign backgrounds has since continued to rise, jumping by 13.5% in 2023.

Foreign nationals made clear that 2024 would be no different for Germany, ringing in the new year with violence. Blaze News previously reported that two-thirds of the rioters detained in the most recent explosion of New Year's violence were noncitizens, including 27 Afghans and 21 Syrians.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated in the aftermath on Jan. 4, "Good politics must clearly state what is happening: In major German cities we have a problem with certain young men with a migrant background who despise our state, commit acts of violence, and are hardly reached by education and integration programs."

While New Year's is now an annual problem, German cities are becoming increasingly unsafe all year, especially for gays and Jews.

Barbara Slowik, Berlin's chief of police, admitted in a recent interview that "there are areas — and we have to be honest here — where I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly gay or lesbian to be more alert."

Slowik said she wouldn't "defame any groups of people here" but admitted that "there are certain neighborhoods where the majority of people liv[ing there] are of Arab descent, who also have sympathies for terrorist groups."

Extra to no-go zones and an unprecedented numbers of rapes, Germany has also been rocked by numerous ghastly incidents like the stabbing spree that left Stürzenberger scarred for life. For instance, just months after the bloody attack in Mannheim, a 26-year-old Syrian asylum-seeker allegedly attacked several people at a Christian music festival in Solingen, Germany, leaving three dead.

According to the German publication Spiegel, a witness heard the suspect, Issa Al Hasan, shout "Allahu Akbar" while randomly stabbing bystanders.

Another such attack may have been thwarted this week.

Politico reported Friday that a 37-year-old Iraqi asylum-seeker was arrested Wednesday after a foreign intelligence agency revealed he was allegedly plotting to launch an ISIS terror attack on a Christmas market in Bavaria, just as an ISIS terrorist did in 2016, killing 13 people.

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Germany's new book-burners target online memes



Europe is in crisis, but nowhere is the collapse more evident than in Germany. Once the continent’s economic engine and cultural linchpin, Germany is now a cautionary tale of failed policies, social decay, and creeping authoritarianism.

In Deutschland, Orwell’s "thought crime" has leaped off the pages of fiction and landed in reality as "tweet crime." Recently, Bavarian police raided the home of a 64-year-old pensioner. His unforgivable act involved reposting a meme that dared to call Green Economy Minister Robert Habeck an "idiot."

Each country’s crisis looks slightly different, but the root causes are the same.

Having followed Habeck’s ascent to political stardom — and infamy — calling him an idiot feels almost generous.

The Bamberg prosecutor’s office classified the incident as a "politically motivated right-wing crime." The meme, a satirical play on words replacing "Schwarzkopf Professional" with "Schwachkopf Professional" (roughly, "Weakhead Professional"), triggered a full-blown investigation for "hatred."

Criticism of a government minister has been rebranded as defamation so severe it supposedly hinders Habeck’s ability to function. Police raids over memes — this isn’t satire; it’s the grim reality of modern Germany.

The absurdity doesn’t stop there. The Alternative for Germany, a growing populist force, reposted the same meme, exposing the glaring double standards in prosecuting speech.

When pensioners face police raids over harmless humor, it’s clear that the German state isn’t just losing its grip on reality — it’s actively dismantling free expression. But while the government micromanages memes, moralless miscreants run riot.

No ticket to ride

Train conductor isn’t a job that screams "danger" — unless you’re in Germany, where it’s become less a profession and more a survival test. Increasingly violent attacks, largely linked to systemic migration issues, have turned routine ticket checks into confrontations with danger.

Conductors report beatings, stabbings, humiliation, and worse. In some cases, they’ve been publicly urinated on by aggressive passengers, many of whom are migrants. This isn’t just anecdotal; violent incidents involving foreign nationals have surged.

The “solution” is as nonsensical as it is tragic: In some areas, conductors are instructed to avoid checking tickets of those who appear foreign, as if abandoning public order could somehow restore it.

The violence doesn’t stop at train conductors. Sexual assaults on public transport are so frequent that Berlin officials are debating the introduction of women-only carriages.

The statistics are staggering.

Sexual offenses on Berlin’s public transport have risen by 260% in the last decade, with nearly 400 such crimes reported in 2023 alone. Women make up 89% of the victims. High-profile cases, like the rape of a 63-year-old woman on a Berlin subway, have prompted desperate measures.

Foreign nationals, just 15% of Germany’s population, are responsible for 59% of all sexual crimes in public transit spaces. In train stations, violent crimes committed by foreign suspects have tripled in the past decade. Germany’s migration policies have become a blueprint for societal dysfunction: unchecked immigration, woefully inadequate integration, and a legal system too timid — or too overwhelmed — to enforce basic order.

A continent-wide collapse

Germany’s story is not unique. It’s echoed across Europe, where immigration policies have strained public services, fractured communities, and eroded trust in governments.

In the U.K., boatloads of migrants flood the southern shores daily, overwhelming local councils and igniting tensions in towns already buckling under the strain. But while resources are stretched thin and communities cry out for help, the government’s priorities seem alarmingly misaligned.

British citizens, like their German counterparts, are being arrested and handed lengthy prison sentences for so-called "tweet crimes." Criticizing policies or even questioning the state’s narrative online is now enough to land someone in court — or worse, behind bars.

As the country grapples with unchecked immigration, its own citizens are being silenced, not for acts of violence but for the crime of speaking out.

In Ireland, my home country, similar sobering trends are emerging. While small towns are inundated with asylum-seekers — often placed in local communities with little warning or preparation — Irish citizens who voice concerns are finding themselves targeted. Criticism of government policies or comments deemed “offensive” can now lead to investigations, arrests, and even convictions.

The state appears more focused on policing speech than addressing the genuine fears of its people, leaving communities feeling abandoned and silenced in their own country.

Italy faces similar pressures, with its island of Lampedusa groaning under the weight of relentless arrivals. Austria and Sweden, once seen as places of law and order, now grapple with spiraling gang violence, rapes, and criminal networks tied to migration.

Each country’s crisis looks slightly different, but the root causes are the same: mass immigration without assimilation, progressive policies that value inclusivity over security, and governments that prioritize political correctness over their citizens' welfare.

If Germany falls, Europe falls

As the violence grows, Germany’s government continues to focus on silencing dissent rather than addressing the chaos. Its commitment to ideological conformity is unwavering, even as public trust crumbles.

The pensioner arrested over a meme is just one example in a long line of chilling cases where free expression has been trampled. Critics of immigration policy are branded as extremists, while those pointing out uncomfortable truths are met with investigations, fines, or worse.

Meanwhile, ordinary Germans live with the fallout. The cliché about German trains running on time isn’t just a myth; it’s laughable. What were once symbols of precision and safety have devolved into battlegrounds, where violence is the norm and women are particularly vulnerable.

Public spaces that once felt secure now breed fear. Meanwhile, the government appears blind to this chaos, pouring its energy into prosecuting words instead of addressing the very real dangers that threaten its people every day.

Germany is Europe’s heart. It has been for decades. Its capitulation is not just a national failure; it’s a European one. And if the heart of Europe fails, the body will not survive.

Obama Takes Another Victory Lap

If they weren't expressing solidarity with terrorists, one could almost feel sorry for the anti-Israel protesters shivering in the cold outside the Anthem music hall in Washington, D.C., where thousands of liberal elites and a Washington Free Beacon journalist have lined up to watch Barack Obama, the multimillionaire Netflix producer, and Angela Merkel, the former German chancellor, congratulate themselves on making the world a better place.

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Jews and gays must once again beware in German capital city, police chief says



Berlin is once again a dangerous place for Jews and homosexuals, according to the city's chief of police.

The German newspaper Berliner Zeitung recently asked chief Barbara Slowik whether Berlin was safe. Slowik initially tried to avoid characterizing her city as a haven for imported extremism, suggesting, "Berlin is as safe as many other cities in Germany and safer than many other European capitals."

When pressed on whether there were "no-go areas," Slowik, who was instrumental in setting up the Joint Extremism and Counter-Terrorism Center, admitted that "there are areas — and we have to be honest here — where I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly gay or lesbian to be more alert."

Slowik said she wouldn't "defame any groups of people here" but acknowledged that "there are certain neighborhoods where the majority of people liv[ing there] are of Arab descent, who also have sympathies for terrorist groups."

The German ministry of the interior and community acknowledged in September that the country's worsening crime problem was the result, in part, of "more foreigner crime." Many of the non-Germans hail from Middle Eastern hotbeds for Islamic radicalism.

'It is not the job of Jews and homosexuals to be "more attentive" in certain areas of Berlin.'

According to the publication Junge Freiheit, the number of all registered crimes — not including violations of immigration law — skyrocketed by 4.4% last year to 5.6 million incidents. Rainer Wendt, the head of the German Police Union, highlighted police statistics in April indicating that foreigners now account for at least 41% of all suspects in Germany and are massively over-represented among violent and sexual offenders.

The problem of imported crime bled into 2024 with some high-profile examples, starting right away in the early hours of New Year's Day, when scores of Syrians and Afghan males rioted in several German cities, attacking first responders with incendiary devices and robbing others. Months later, an Afghan immigrant went on a stabbing spree and butchered a police officer at an anti-jihad rally in the southwestern German town of Mannheim.

Anti-Semitic attacks have apparently skyrocketed since Oct. 7, 2023.

"Open anti-Semitism is expressed there against people of Jewish faith and origin," continued the police chief, adding that the force has opened over 6,200 investigations into anti-Semitic incidents, including 1,300 violent crimes, since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel last year.

'The safety of Jews and homosexuals can only be guaranteed by ending mass migration.'

According to Slowik, the city was able to prevent 24 mass gatherings that were explicitly aimed at celebrating the murder of Israeli civilians.

Other rallies featuring anti-Semitic messaging and glorifying Islamic terrorism have apparently gone unchecked in part due to the fact that bans would not ultimately rid Berlin of the extremists responsible as well as a desire on the part of officials to selectively respect residents' rights to expression and assembly.

Although keen not to encroach on the rights of foreign-born anti-Semites, German authorities have sought to ban, vilify, disarm, de-bank, and criminalize the popular Alternative for Germany party and its members, largely over their criticism of mass immigration, open borders, and Islamization.

Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of the AFD, was convicted of a "hate crime" in May for sharing statistics about the disproportionate number of gang rapes committed by immigrants, specifically Afghan nationals, and for asking whether multiculturalism means accommodating rape culture.

Just last week, 113 German lawmakers from various leftist and establishment factions reportedly signed an application to begin proceedings to ban the AFD. They appear especially concerned by recent polls showing that the AFD ranks second going into the 2025 federal election.

While kneecapping the AFD is a key priority for the German political establishment, the AFD alternatively appears keen on tackling the fallout of Germany's failed multicultural project — having learned independently what former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman concluded in 2023: that "uncontrolled immigration, inadequate integration, and a misguided dogma of multiculturalism have proven a toxic combination" for the West.

The AFD said in a statement Tuesday that Slowik's admission about no-go zones was "an absolute declaration of bankruptcy for [Christian Democratic Union]-governed Berlin," adding that this "is what 'cosmopolitan' Berlin looks like under a CDU mayor."

"The police chief is turning the responsibilities on their head. It is not the job of Jews and homosexuals to be 'more attentive' in certain areas of Berlin, but rather it is the job of the CDU-led Senate to be 'more attentive' to consistent deportations, protected borders and an assertive constitutional state," said the AFD.

"The safety of Jews and homosexuals can only be guaranteed by ending mass migration," added the AFD statement.

Berlin is far from the only Western city where Jewish citizens have been told to keep their heads down to avoid the fallout of liberal elites' promised cultural enrichment.

Blaze News reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police threatened to arrest Gideon Falter, the head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, in April for daring to be "quite openly Jewish" in the English capital's Aldwych area while pro-Hamas protesters were demonstrating nearby.

A police sergeant took notice of Falter and his kippah cap and confronted him, saying, "I'm sure there are an awful lot of people of all sorts of faiths and creeds who want to go where they want. But unfortunately, today is different."

"So basically, because I'm Jewish, I can't cross the road today?" asked Falter.

"Because of the march," said the sergeant.

Falter pressed the issue, saying, "Yes, because I am Jewish?"

"That is part of — unfortunately part of the fact," said the sergeant.

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Undersea internet cable possibly severed in Baltic Sea, sparking concerns about sabotage



The 745-mile underwater internet cable linking NATO allies Finland and Germany was apparently severed in the Baltic Sea Monday morning, sparking concerns about possible sabotage.

The cybersecurity and telecoms network company Cinia said in a statement that a "fault" was initially detected in its C-Lion1 submarine cable — the only undersea cable connecting Finland to Central Europe — just after 4 a.m. on Monday, killing the services provided over the line.

According to Cinia, it could take anywhere from five to 15 days for cable repairs and to get a clearer sense of what precisely is responsible.

Telia Lietuva AB, one of the Baltic states' biggest telecommunication companies, told Bloomberg that the incident took place just hours after an undersea cable linking Lithuania to Sweden's Gotland island, nearly 33 feet away from the Finnish line, was cut.

Their allusion to Russian aggression prompted some to speculate that Moscow may have severed the line — possibly in a similar manner to how senior Ukrainian military officers and businessmen allegedly sapped the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in September 2022.

Elina Valtonen, the Finnish minister of foreign affairs, and her German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, said in a joint statement, "We are deeply concerned about the severed undersea cable connecting Finland and Germany in the Baltic Sea. The fact that such an incident immediately raises suspicions of intentional damage speaks volumes about the volatility of our times."

After noting that an investigation into the incident is underway, the duo stressed that "European security is not only under threat from Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors. Safeguarding our shared critical infrastructure is vital to our security and the resilience of our societies."

Their allusion to Russian aggression prompted some to speculate that Moscow may have severed the line — possibly in a similar manner to how senior Ukrainian military officers and businessmen allegedly sapped the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in September 2022.

A line-cutting in the area would have been risky business for the Russians given that just days before the malfunction, NATO allies took part in an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea and likely had some assets in the area.

"The Baltic Sea is a challenging operational environment. The local expertise of our regional Allies facilitates success here and rehearsing command and control ensures the effective use of assets," Royal Danish Navy Commodore Thomas Stig Rasmussen said of the maritime exercises that ran from Nov. 11-14. "Training together in Swedish waters offers Allies an important opportunity to enhance interoperability, which is the key to success in real life operations. Our new Allies in Sweden and Finland have redefined how NATO approaches maritime security in the region."

When pressed on whether the Finnish cable showed signs of sabotage, Cinia CEO Ari-Jussi Knaapila indicated there was "no way to assess the reason right now."

"We can say that such damage doesn't happen without some kind of external impact," Knaapila told Bloomberg, citing ship anchors and bottom trawling as possible causes.

Knaapila ruled out seismic activity and suggested sabotage has not been eliminated as a possibility.

Ship anchors have done serious damage to undersea cables in recent years. On Oct. 8, 2023, two telecom cables and a rupture to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline were caused by the Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel Newnew Polar Bear. After months of investigation and finger-pointing, Beijing finally admitted the error in August.

Samuli Bergström, communications chief of the Finnish transport and communications agency, told Deutsche Welle, "The reasons are under investigation. Disturbances occur from time to time and there can be various reasons. For example, they are susceptible to weather and damage caused by shipping. The essential thing is that the problems are identified and corrective measures are taken."

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FACT CHECK: Germany Is Implementing Random Border Checks, Not Closing Borders Entirely

"What is correct is that starting Monday, 16 September 2024, checks at all of Germany’s land borders will be temporarily reintroduced," a spokesperson for the German Embassy Washington, D.C. told Check Your Fact via email

Germany's Stasi-style crackdown on free speech



While Americans on the left worry they have a Hitler in their midst, Germany seems to be taking a cue from a more recent leader: East German socialist strongman Erich Honecker.

Honecker maintained his grip on power through fear, coercion, and a vast network of informants, all under the guise of protecting the state. Now, decades later, this mentality has returned but with more sophisticated digital tools and a post-pandemic veneer of legitimacy.

And yet this new thought-crime regime resembles nothing so much as the informant culture that flourished in East Germany under the Stasi, where citizen was pitted against citizen.

There's no better example of this updated secret police playbook than the case of Simon Rosenthal.

Attack of the mutants

A painter and conceptual artist, Rosenthal studied art history, philosophy, and graphic art in Bamberg, Paris, and Dresden.

But it’s the 40-year-old’s defiance against the creeping authoritarianism in Germany that has really put him on the map. As Rosenthal describes the current state of his homeland:

"For me, Germany has changed massively, especially since the start of the Corona policy. Academic freedom, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right to privacy, property, and, more and more often, artistic freedom are being taken away from us by politics."

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The German citizen has, for years, watched the country he loves morph into an absolute monster.

So it's apt that Rosenthal addresses this transformation with a collection of biting digital collages he calls the "Mutants" series. German authorities don't seem to be fans.

And no wonder. "German Mutant" criticizes the government’s authoritarian handling of the pandemic, directly referencing German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach's infamous statement that "vaccination creates freedom," a chilling echo of Nazi-era rhetoric.

For this, Rosenthal was hit with a €3,250 fine, accused of "incitement to hatred" by the state-funded "hate speech" reporting portal Meldestelle REspect!

Citizen snitch

According to Rosenthal, "New denunciation portals are constantly being created, and people are encouraged to anonymously report others for crap. A large part of society even seems to welcome this and calls it ‘Our Democracy.’"

And yet, this new thought-crime regime resembles nothing so much as the informant culture that flourished in East Germany under the Stasi, where citizen was pitted against citizen. The Berlin Wall may have fallen, but the ghosts of authoritarianism seem to be rising again.

Rosenthal heads to court on October 29. If he loses, he could face financial ruin; even now, it's draining his funds.

"The case also puts a strain on me financially," he notes, "as I have to pay for my lawyer and possibly also the court proceedings and a large fine myself. No legal protection insurance covers this — because when the accusation of ‘incitement to hatred’ is made, the insurance companies assume that one acted intentionally. That's completely crazy."

Democracy in decline

He’s right. It is. On one side, Rosenthal — a lone artist battling for his constitutional rights. On the other, the state, using taxpayer money to crush dissent. If the state wins, the taxpayers gain absolutely nothing. But if it loses, taxpayers foot the bill. This leaves the citizen at a severe disadvantage. This isn’t merely a legal case; it's a reflection of Germany’s democracy in decline.

And Rosenthal's fate could have far-reaching repercussions for all artists in Germany. As he explains, "The state apparently wants to take away a right from me that, after the end of National Socialism, was given an increased status in our constitution precisely to enable artists to counteract undesirable political developments."

If the government succeeds in using Rosenthal’s case to set a precedent, it will not only undermine artistic freedom but also strip citizens of their right to protest and criticize.

As Germany hurtles toward an abyss of authoritarian control, the October 29 trial is shaping up to be far more than a legal proceeding — it could be the death knell for the freedoms that once defined the nation.

If ever there was a moment to pay attention, it’s now.

Political long COVID

The case against Rosenthal also reveals how deeply compromised Germany's political and legal systems have become. As Rosenthal himself points out, “One should not forget that the public prosecutor’s office in Germany reports to the Ministry of Justice — i.e., the government parties — and is therefore not politically independent.” This is crucial. What Rosenthal faces isn’t just legal action; it’s a political case, a targeted attack on anyone who dares challenge the state’s increasingly authoritarian overreach.

Rosenthal's art is about more than just criticism — it's an act of resistance against a government that, in his words, "seems to hate our constitution and therefore the freedom of the individual" (sound familiar, American readers?). The very freedoms enshrined in Germany's post-war constitution are under siege by the same state that should be defending them.

He’s correct to call out the absurdity of the government’s behavior. While a few (not many) European countries have moved on from their pandemic overreach, issuing amnesties and offering apologies, the German government clings to its failed policies.

“If it weren’t the case,” Rosenthal argues, “it would finally stop defending the Corona policy and — like in other European countries — issue a general amnesty, apologize to the citizens for everything they did to them, and then resign as a group.” Instead, the government doubles down, using “petty and spiteful actions” to punish critics like Rosenthal, damaging not only the reputation of the government but the state itself.

Hopeful signs

As Germany continues its descent into a bureaucratic hellscape where artists are fined for challenging the state and prosecutors operate as government pawns, the question is no longer whether the country is heading in the wrong direction. The real question is, how much further will it fall before the people push back?

There are signs that Germans have had enough of this police state 2.0. The conservative Alternative for Germany party has surgedto 19.5%, claiming the second spot in national support. Meanwhile, the far-left coalition government is imploding, barely scraping together 28%. The Christian Democrats lead with 32.5%, while the left-wing BSW flounders at 10%.

Brandenburg’s September 22 election could mark the beginning of the political overhaul Germany desperately needs. And not a moment too soon.

'Liberalizing the right to play': German soccer association to let transgender athletes choose which gender they play against



Germany's top soccer association has decided that transgender athletes can now self-identify their gender in order to be in compliance with new German laws.

The Deutscher Fussball-Bund, or German Football Association, held a workshop in Frankfurt recently to discuss how the governing body can implement changes in its soccer leagues.

The DFB said it was continuing its course on "liberalizing the right to play for transgender and intersex people."

Consistently using the word "Spielrecht," which means "right to play," the DFB stated that for the 2025/2026 season transgender athletes will henceforth have the right to "self-determination" and choose whether to play against males or females.

New German laws surrounding self-identification come into effect on November 1, 2024, the association said.

The DFB claimed that the legislation makes it easier for "trans-sex, inter-sex and non-binary" people to have their gender and first name changed on government documents.

The association also put emphasis on the need to create provisions for those who are currently going through a gender transition, as well as those who "do not have a binary gender entry." This is presumably referring to those who believe they are nonbinary or without a specific gender.

'Sometimes it starts with the opposing teams or an ignorant referee and often discrimination continues on social media.'

The soccer group cited figures from May 2022, stating that 2,228 people in Germany are "neither men nor women" and that another 969 describe themselves as gender "diverse."

With Germany's latest population count at about 83,445,000, this means that the DFB is making policy changes to suit approximately 0.00383% of the population. The number of those in that category who also play soccer professionally is likely a fraction of the percentage.

The workshop officially featured transgender activists, as well as the "lesbian and gay association." The association cited attendees who "emphasized" how important football is for men who believe they are women, claiming that when playing as women they don't have to "pretend."

"Sometimes it starts with the opposing teams or an ignorant referee and often discrimination continues on social media," said Marius Schöpper, a male who alleges to be female.

According to Reduxx, activist Julia Monro, formerly known as Ronny Pries, also attended the event. Monro has allegedly claimed that children as young as 3 can identifying as transgender.

Monro has also produced a video documentary titled "Transkids – Different but Normal." The documentary concerns four girls who identify as boys, who are taken to a farm to "support them in their transition process."

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Germany's suicidal, rape-friendly immigration policy



If the decline of Ireland is a tragedy, what's going on in Germany is equivalent to a piece of experimental theatre: difficult to fathom and even more difficult to explain.

It’s a darkly comic reflection of how a nation can fully embrace both the absurd and the profoundly unjust at the very same time. Once celebrated for its order and intellectual prowess, Germany now finds itself in a bizarre scenario where its responses to crime and dissent are nothing short of farcical.

'Das Land der Dichter und Denker (the land of poets and thinkers) has become das Land der Narren und Schurken (the land of clowns and criminals).

The joke, however, is on the people of Germany. And no one is laughing. Well, almost no one.

You see, foreign nationals with a penchant for robbery and assault have plenty of reason to smile.

Immigrants make up about 15% of Germany's population, yet they were responsible for a record 41% of all criminal activities last year. Government statistics show that crimes involving foreign suspects rose by 23% in 2022 and by 18% in 2023.

In the nation’s capital, Berlin, where knife crimes are a regular occurrence, the police came up with a "solution" that sounds like something straight out of a Monty Python skit. These cerebral custodians of community safety suggested that victims should sing loudly to fend off attackers. Yes, really.

In other words, if you find yourself threatened by a knife-wielding lunatic, instead of calling for help or trying to escape, you’re encouraged to belt out a bit of Whitney Houston. Naturally, this advice was immediately met with widespread ridicule, and the police quickly walked back their suggestion, admitting it was both impractical and detached from reality.

But the absolute idiocy doesn’t stop there. Consider the German government’s recent decision to hand out €1,000 to an Afghan man even as it deported him for raping an 11-year-old girl. This financial aid, intended to ease his reintegration into Afghan society, also sparked inordinate amounts of outrage and confusion. This wicked soul was one of 28 Afghan criminals expelled from Germany. The other 27, it's important to note, also received financial aid. All funded by taxpayers, of course.

To make matters worse, while dangerous delinquents are being rewarded, authors are being punished and persecuted.

This brings us to CJ Hopkins, a figure I’ve discussed elsewhere. This American-born playwright, novelist, and political satirist has lived in Berlin for nearly 20 years, using his sharp humor to critique modern politics and surveillance. His latest work, "The Rise of the New Normal Reich," highlights how authoritarian tendencies are creeping in under the guise of pandemic measures and the suppression of dissent.

Hopkins’ career, which once thrived in the city that inspired his writing, is now under attack.

This has been the case for more than two years. His troubles began in August 2022 when he criticized COVID-19 mask mandates as symbols of ideological conformity. His provocative comparisons between contemporary Germany and Nazi-era tactics ignited a firestorm, leading to an investigation by the Interior Ministry of the Federal State of Hessen and a criminal inquiry.

What followed was a coordinated attempt to silence him, extending beyond Germany to Austria and the Netherlands.

His outspoken views led to book bans, a criminal trial, and a media feeding frenzy. Although he was initially acquitted, the Berlin district prosecutor, unhappy with the outcome, appealed the ruling. This led to a retrial scheduled for September 30 at the Berlin Superior Court.

It’s possible that his nightmarish ordeal will never end. As he told me himself, the relentless, forever-increasing legal fees could lead to complete financial ruin. The physical and psychological toll he endures has become overwhelming, surpassing what most people could bear. While rapists have their bank accounts replenished, Hopkins' finances are being drained dry.

Though Hopkins' ordeal might appear to be a uniquely German issue, he believes that it mirrors a global trend. The sexagenarian argues that his case is a striking example of a broader crackdown on free speech, extending beyond Germany to many parts of the world.

This issue extends beyond the differences in free speech protections between countries like Germany and the U.S., for example. It signifies a broader and more insidious suppression of government critics. It also illustrates the troubling use of ostensibly neutral institutions to silence those who dare challenge prevailing narratives.

When compared to Hopkins' persecution, Germany's aiding and abetting of criminals reveals a concerning trend. Instead of focusing on tangible criminal activities, the state seems more interested in eliminating “thought crimes.” In the eyes of German lawmakers, the pen really is mightier than the sword — or, more accurately, the knife.

Again, though, there's very little, if anything, to laugh about here.

Both issues — the rampant crime, much of it perpetrated by immigrants, and the stifling of free speech — are part of a larger European narrative.

In Ireland, as I have shown previously, the government is actively working on a "hate speech" bill that could severely impact civil liberties. The proposed legislation would give prosecutors sweeping powers to convict individuals based on broad and vague definitions of "hate speech," regardless of intent.

Scotland’s situation is even more concerning. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act of 2021 introduces a new offense called “inciting hatred,” which encompasses a broad range of categories like age, disability, religion, and gender identity.

The law's vague language and severe penalties — up to seven years in prison — raise significant worries about misuse and the suppression of free speech. Prosecutors only need to show that inciting hatred was “likely” without proving any intent to offend, which makes the potential for wrongful convictions alarmingly high.

As is clear to see, these legislative changes aren’t just isolated national concerns; they’re part of a broader European trend, with Brussels playing a significant role. Earlier this year, the European Parliament backed a report suggesting that hate speech and hate crimes be classified as “Euro crimes.” If this classification goes through, derogatory speech (whatever that looks like in 2024) could face harsh penalties across the continent.

From Metz to Motherwell, Europe faces a troubling combination of rising violent crime rates and increasingly stringent restrictions, which are likely to exacerbate the problems rather than alleviate them. The goings-on in Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, reflects the continent's broader state — more precisely, its dire state.

Das Land der Dichter und Denker (the land of poets and thinkers) has become das Land der Narren und Schurken (the land of clowns and criminals). While Hopkins fights for his very existence, violent thugs, quite literally, prosper.

German officials failed to deport Syrian migrant who allegedly butchered Germans at Christian concert



A 26-year-old Syrian asylum seeker is in custody after allegedly admitting to butchering three people — two men aged 56 and 67, and a 56-year-old woman — and leaving another six grievously wounded Friday at a Christian music festival in Solingen, Germany.

Leftist politicians, poised to lose ground to the right-leaning Alternative for Germany party in next month's state elections, have expressed concern that this latest avoidable blood-letting may embolden critics of the country's immigration and asylum policies.

According to the German publication Spiegel, a witness heard the suspect, Issa Al Hasan, shout "Allahu Akbar" while randomly stabbing bystanders. Hasan allegedly attempted to kill as many Christians and other Germans he regarded as "non-believers" as possible before escaping, masked in his victims' blood.

Hasan turned himself into a police patrol late Saturday night, still wearing bloody clothes, and reportedly admitted to having committed the crime.

Police arrested two other individuals, including a 36-year-old man in a residence for asylum seekers. It is unclear what connection the other arrestees had to Hasan or his plan.

The terrorist organization ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack "on a gathering of Christians in the city of Solingen in Germany," reported the Telegraph.

The terrorist organization circulated a video on its propaganda channels showing the alleged attacker brandishing a knife and explaining his motives. Apparently, the terrorist wanted to avenge the supposed killing of Muslims in Iraq, Syria, and Bosnia, as well as to exact retribution for the "people of Palestine," reported Spiegel.

The terrorist noted further in the video that he hails from Deir al-Sor in eastern Syria, where ISIS still has a foothold.

'It should now be clear: it is not the knives that are the problem, but the people who carry them around.'

The last time ISIS claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Germany was in December 2016. An Islamic terrorist from Tunisia who unsuccessfully applied for asylum intentionally drove a truck through a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 56 others. A 13th victim later died of his injuries.

The attacker in the 2016 Christmas attack pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi whose reign as caliph of the Islamic State was brought to an end in 2019 during a U.S. military raid green-lit by President Donald Trump.

Hasan, the apparent attacker in the Friday stabbings, reportedly entered Germany in December 2022 and applied for asylum. He was, however, ineligible under the EU's Dublin Regulation, which in this case would have made Bulgaria responsible for him.

Although Germany and Bulgaria agreed on the Syrian's deportation, Hasan managed to dodge the authorities and go into hiding.

Spiegel indicated that an arrest warrant was not ultimately issued for Hasan, in part because there were not enough detention facilities for prospective deportees. Since Hasan was not deported by the transfer deadline in August 2023, he officially became Germany's problem.

Hasan subsequently secured the special protection Syrians oftentimes receive in Germany and was dispatched to Solingen in September 2023.

As of July, German authorities reportedly made at least 43,000 transfer requests to other EU countries, but had only followed through on 3,500 deportations.

The anti-Christian terror attack comes just months after an Afghan migrant, Sulaiman Ataee, went on a German stabbing spree at an anti-jihad rally in Mannheim's supposed knife-free zone. After stabbing multiple people, Ataee fatally slit a police officer's throat. The terrorist was subsequently shot dead by another cop.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union and the opposition in the Bundestag, noted on Sunday:

The attack is one of a whole series of knife attacks that have claimed the lives of many people in Germany in recent months. The coalition has been discussing — and arguing — for several weeks about tightening the gun laws and banning knives. After the terrorist attack in Solingen, it should now be clear: it is not the knives that are the problem, but the people who carry them around. In the majority of cases, these are refugees, and in the majority of the attacks, there are Islamist motives behind them.

Merz called on German chancellor Olaf Scholz of the leftist Social Democratic Party of Germany to "join us in making decisions quickly and without further delay that are consistently aimed at preventing further terrorist attacks like the one last Friday in our country. People can be deported to Syria and Afghanistan, but we will not accept any more refugees from these countries."

Scholz subsequently noted on X, "Islamists endanger the peaceful coexistence of Christians, Jews and Muslims. We will take action against them with all severity and will not stop persecuting them."

Despite Scholz's strong rhetoric online, his party appears reluctant to take meaningful action.

'So of course, we are all very afraid that the right wing is getting more and more power.'

The German publication Junge Freiheit reported that Scholz's general secretary Kevin Kühnert suggested Merz's proposal for a moratorium on asylum seeker admissions from Syria and Afghanistan is not legally possible.

Kühnert apparently claimed that in the wake of such a terrorist attack, Germany cannot "now slam the door in the faces of people who are themselves fleeing from Islamists."

Nancy Faeser, another leftist serving in Scholz's cabinet as Germany's federal minister of the interior, has expressed concerns that the Islamic terror attack may cause domestic division.

Solingen city councilor Simone Lammert told Euronews, "We just heard that the far right Youth Party is talking about coming together today here. So of course, we are all very afraid that the right wing is getting more and more power. And that's definitely not the way of course, we have to ask some hard questions, but, you know, racism is never the answer."

While the current German political establishment appears unwilling to address its problem with violent migrant crime, it is more than happy to hound immigration critics.

Blaze News previously reported that Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of the right-leaning Alternative for Germany, was convicted in May of a hate crime for sharing statistics about the disproportionate number of gang rapes committed by immigrants, specifically Afghan nationals, and for questioning whether multiculturalism means accommodating rape culture.

In the wake of the AfD's strong electoral showing in June, a Bavarian court ruled that the country's domestic intelligence agency could surveil a regional association of the party as a suspected extremist group.

The 22nd Chamber of the Düsseldorf Administrative Court — not far from Solingen — revealed last month that membership in the AfD precludes German citizens from owning firearms.

AfD Bundestag lawmaker Nicole Höchst tweeted Saturday, "In Germany, thousands of people fall victim to knife attacks every year. Anyone who continues to vote for the CDU, CSU, Greens, SPD, FDP, Left, BSW is choosing to carry on as before. Change can only happen with us."

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