Controversial German magazine Compact is allowed to continue publishing

In Germany, the controversial Compact may be published at this time. The government said last month prevent against the magazine, which has been described as a far-right mouthpiece. But the publication ban was lifted in an interim order.

Compact has contested the government’s decision to ban the magazine. The court in Leipzig is investigating this complaint and maintains that there is no sufficient reason for a ban at the moment. A final decision may not be available for months.

The court sees a “militant and aggressive attitude towards basic constitutional principles”. There are also “signs” that the Compact publicists are “violating human dignity”, but on the other hand, according to the court, most publications are still within the limits of freedom of expression.

Until the case is investigated in detail, the court believes that a publication ban is unfair. The statement suggested that authorities could take “milder” measures against the media company. Such as imposing other restrictions or prohibiting gatherings.

According to Interior Minister Faeser, the magazine promotes hatred against Jews, people with a migrant background and against parliamentary democracy. The magazine has been labeled anti-democratic by the German intelligence service. According to the service, conspiracy theories are also spread in the magazine.

Compact is committed to press freedom. Founder Jürgen Elsaesser calls the interim ruling a victory. He says the entire legal process will take “at least two years”. “And until then, we’ll keep going! ” The magazine has been in existence since 2021 and has a monthly circulation of 40,000 copies.