As global solidarity with Palestinians grows in response to the genocide carried out by “Israel” in Gaza since October 7, 2023, Germany is preparing to suppress the freedom of expression of those opposing this genocide.

Germany has been cracking down on pro-Palestinian activists and journalists in recent years, accusing them of anti-Semitism and posing a threat to national security.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Germany last week to protest the expansion of a coal mine, as Germany looks to find an alternative to Russian gas.

Germany took a dangerous step towards criminalizing Palestinian peaceful political activity paving the way for more crackdown on pro-Palestine solidarity activities.

German police recorded a significant increase in child sexual abuse crimes in 2021 compared to the previous year, monitoring more than 39,000 cases last year, according to a report announced on May 30, 2022.