German Federal Criminal Police records 486 offences against media and journalists in 2025 2025

In 2025, Germany saw a worrying increase in offenses against media and journalists, totaling 486 incidents, highlighting a tense political climate. Left-wing offenders caused most bodily harm, while those associated with 'foreign ideology' led in violent offenses. Right-wing offenders accounted for nearly a third of these crimes. This surge underscores the escalating polarization and threats to press freedom, raising concerns about the safety of journalists and the impact on democratic discourse.