The German government has taken a significant step in banning the Muslim Brotherhood and several affiliated organizations, citing concerns over their ideology and influence on the country’s Muslim community. The ban is aimed at curbing extremism and protecting Germany’s constitutional order.
“We will respond with the full force of the law to anyone who aggressively calls for a caliphate on our streets, incites hatred against the state of Israel and Jews in an intolerable manner, and despises the rights of women and minorities,” said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
The banned organizations, including Muslim Interaktiv, Generation Islam, and Reality Islam, are accused of promoting antisemitism, discrimination against women and sexual minorities, and seeking to undermine Germany’s democratic values. Authorities have conducted raids and confiscated assets, including cash and data, from the groups’ premises.
“It is right and necessary that Interior Minister Dobrindt has banned this group,” said Ahmad Mansour, a prominent activist against Muslim extremism in Germany. “They carry out intimidation campaigns, specifically mobilize young people, and attempt to indoctrinate them with Islamist ideology.
The ban is part of Germany’s efforts to combat extremism and protect its constitutional order. The country has been acting more forcefully against extremist groups, including far-right and Muslim organizations, following a spate of attacks and plots to overturn the government.