In July 2024, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser banned Compact magazine, labeling it a prominent voice for right-wing extremism. She condemned its incitement of hatred toward Jews and ethnic minorities. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution highlighted Compact's alleged role in promoting conspiracy theories and maintaining ties with extremist groups, including the German Identitarian movement. With a substantial print circulation and online reach, Compact's content is characterized by agitation against the government and historical revisionism, underscoring its controversial stance within Germany's political landscape.
"It's a central mouthpiece for the right-wing extremist scene. This magazine incites against Jews, people with ethnic migrant backgrounds and against our parliamentary democracy in the most abhorrent way."
"Compact sees itself as part of what it calls the resistance movement, and it is seen by other actors...as part of the scene."
"Historic revisionist content and antisemitic narratives round out the agenda...maintains ties with right-wing extremist groups like the German Identitarian movement."
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