Germany news: Interior Ministry bans 'Muslim Interactive'

German authorities have banned the Muslim Interactive association and will confiscate its assets, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. 

“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 in the statement.

Authorities searched seven properties in Hamburg and 12 more in Berlin and the state of Hesse since early morning. The raids are part of the preliminary investigations into Generation Islam and Realität Islam, the ministry said.

Hundreds of people gathered in Hamburg in early 2024 calling for a caliphate. Public outcry was quick to follow, with many calling for the organization to be banned.

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German authorities have banned the fairly new “Muslim Interaktiv” or Muslim Interactive organization, which has stirred much controversy by calling for a caliphate.

The Interior Ministry is also investigating other Islamist organizations including Generation Islam and Realität Islam, conducting searches of their premises.

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