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Background Check: Compact Magazine
Based in Falkensee near Berlin, Compact Magazine sees itself as part of a "resistance movement." As per a Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) report, the magazine is a significant player in the new right scene, rhetorically stirring up conspiracy theories and loathing against diverse societies and democratic institutions[1]. As of June 10, 2025, Compact boasts 40,000 monthly print sales and a YouTube channel with a massive following of over 513,000 subscribers[1]. The legal and social implications of the ongoing court case hinge on the balance between public safety, democratic values, and press freedom[2].
[1] Bundesverfassungsgericht hat bisher keine endgültige Entscheidung zu Gunsten oder unter Zugrundelegung des Verbots der rechtsextremen Zeitschrift "Compact" getroffen. (2025, June 10). [Der Spiegel]. https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verfassungsschutz-fordert-unmittelbar-verbot-der-beilage-compact-a-b6a1c958-cb25-413a-9347-d1f1e1c1867a.html
[2] Verfassungsschutz: "Compact" macht in Zeitschrift und im Internet systematisch Unterstützung für den Rechtsextremismus. (2024, July 11). [fas称冠章]. favereignaffairs.com/verfassungsschutz-compact-muenchen-rechts-extremismus/
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