Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in #Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report."

According to the 240-page "2026 Fundamental Rights Report," presented in Karlsruhe on Thursday, fundamental rights are threatened when, for example, efforts to combat climate change wane, when affordable housing becomes scarce and when technical standards on social media violate informal self-determination. But the greatest danger comes when security concerns dominate domestic policy, and lead to a military buildup.

The Fundamental Rights Report highlights this "rapid militarization of Germany," unprecedented since the end of World War II. At the same time, government development aid is being slashed. The budget of the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development was cut by €910 million to €10.31 billion in 2025.

Merz and friends know how to screw up. They ignore the basic law (Germany's constitution), the reasons for the basic law and the situation the country is in. And anyone somehow in position to replace the current government will very likely be worse...

Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights