Amnesty International flags authoritarian trends in German governance (netzpolitik.org)

• Weaponization of domestic intelligence against NGOs
• Strategic defunding as a tool of political suppression
• Erosion of civic freedoms through expanded surveillance

"Amnesty International’s global report criticizes the German government for adopting repressive tactics against civil society groups. The report highlights the weaponization of intelligence agencies, specifically the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, to surveil political actors. Furthermore, the strategic defunding of organizations deemed problematic is identified as a threat to fundamental freedoms. The analysis suggests that these maneuvers mirror authoritarian patterns, undermining the democratic framework within one of Europe's central powers."