Germany has officially banned the Muslim Interaktiv organization, accusing it of promoting anti-constitutional ideologies and advocating for the re-establishment of an Islamic caliphate. The German Interior Ministry announced the decision following a series of coordinated police raids across Hamburg, targeting seven of the group's known facilities.

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized that Germany would not tolerate groups seeking to undermine the nation's democratic order. He stated that organizations promoting hatred or threatening constitutional values will face decisive legal action. This move marks another strong signal from German authorities against the rise of politically motivated extremism.

Founded in 2020, Muslim Interaktiv rose to prominence after a major rally in April 2024, which gathered more than 1,200 participants. The group's public demonstrations often featured banners reading "The Caliphate Is the Solution", drawing significant attention and criticism from both political and security circles in Germany.

Officials have further accused the group of rejecting women's rights and expressing hostility toward Israel. According to the Interior Ministry, all of Muslim Interaktiv's assets will be confiscated, while related organizations—such as Generation Islam and Realitaet Islam in Berlin and Hesse—are now under investigation for similar activities.

Hamburg's Interior Minister, Andy Grote, described the ban as an essential step in dismantling what he called a "dangerous Islamist network." He added that Germany remains committed to safeguarding its democratic framework while ensuring that legitimate religious expressions are protected under the law.

Germany previously took similar action in 2021, when it outlawed Ansaar International for allegedly financing terrorism abroad. The current ban highlights Germany's continued struggle to balance national security with religious freedom—a challenge many Western nations are facing in the evolving global debate on extremism and expression.

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