The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim organization, accusing it of undermining human rights and democratic values, and launched nationwide raids targeting two other Muslim groups.
The Interior Ministry said the banned group, Muslim Interaktiv, posed a threat to Germany’s constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Known for its strong online presence, the group targeted young Muslims who feel marginalized in Germany’s predominantly Christian society.
Authorities said the organization promoted Islamic law over German law in community life, particularly regarding women’s rights. The government has recently stepped up actions against extremist groups, including far-right and Islamist organizations, following attacks by both factions.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said, “We will use the full force of the law against anyone who incites hatred, calls for a caliphate, or undermines women’s and minority rights.” Investigations are ongoing against two other Muslim groups, Generation Islam and Reality Islam.
Raids were conducted at seven locations in Hamburg, and 12 more in Berlin and Hesse. Authorities warned that Muslim Interaktiv aimed to indoctrinate people and create “permanent enemies of the constitution.”
Hamburg’s Interior State Minister Andy Grote praised the ban as a blow to “modern TikTok Islamism,” while anti-extremism activist Ahmad Mansour said the move was necessary to curb the group’s aggressive online campaigns targeting youth.
Muslim Interaktiv’s online platforms were reportedly taken down Wednesday morning, and the group was unavailable for comment.