Victim of Islamic Terror Convicted on Speech Charge: Germany’s War on Michael Stürzenberger

Michael Stürzenberger, a fearless critic of Islam and defender of Western values, is once again the victim—not just of Islamic violence but of his own left-wing government’s relentless persecution.

After surviving a brutal jihadist attack in Mannheim this May—where an Afghan migrant stabbed him and killed a police officer—Stürzenberger has now been convicted of “incitement to hatred” for his criticism of Islam. This grotesque miscarriage of justice reveals the German state’s twisted priorities: protecting the very ideology that threatens its citizens while silencing those who dare to speak out.

Stürzenberger’s Courageous Fight Against Islamization

For more than a decade, Michael Stürzenberger has been at the forefront of exposing the dangers of political Islam. As the former federal chairman of the “Die Freiheit” party, he has tirelessly warned against terror-linked mosques, unchecked Islamic migration, and the historical ties between Nazi Germany and Islamic leaders. His public presentations, street interviews, and rallies have educated countless Germans about the existential threat posed by Islam.

Stürzenberger’s unwavering dedication has made him a prime target—not just for jihadists but for the German government itself. His legal battles read like a case study in state overreach. In 2017, he was sentenced to six months in prison (non-custodial) for sharing a historical photograph of a Nazi leader meeting the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem—a factual, unaltered image the state deemed “incitement to hatred.”

This could have been ripped straight from Orwell’s 1984, where Winston Smith is brutalized for possessing a photograph that exposed the Party’s lies—a chilling parallel to Stürzenberger’s punishment for sharing undeniable historical truth that contradicted the state’s preferred narrative.

Similarly, in 2022, he faced a potential seven-month prison sentence for criticizing political Islam, with the court ludicrously arguing that his factual remarks caused “emotional stress” to Muslims.

Despite this persecution, Stürzenberger remains undeterred. His public campaigns have exposed, time and again, the imported hatred that Islamic migrants bring to Germany, including support for violent Sharia punishments such as stoning and hand-chopping and open genocidal hatred toward Jews and Christians. These revelations have enraged both Muslims and the left-wing establishment determined to suppress dissent.

The Mannheim Attack: A Jihadist’s Knife and a State’s Silence

The attack on Stürzenberger in Mannheim was not an isolated act of violence—it was jihad. The Afghan attacker, a known Islamic State sympathizer, unleashed a bloody rampage, injuring several people, including a police officer who later died. Stürzenberger narrowly survived but suffered serious injuries. This horrifying attack was a grim validation of the warnings he has issued for years, yet the German government offered no support or acknowledgment of the ideology behind it.

Instead of holding itself accountable for enabling the attacker through reckless immigration policies, the state has chosen to criminalize Stürzenberger. The verdict against him was handed down on Monday in the Hamburg regional court and related to a rally where he has been said to have denigrated Muslims and migrants. Evidence of his remarks was reported by a left-wing blog on X. His €3,600 fine—calculated as 120 daily rates of €30 each—was a result of the court retrying his case after a formal error in the initial trial allowed an appeal. Although the public prosecutor’s office had sought harsher penalties, both Stürzenberger and the court accepted the revised verdict, making it legally binding. This grotesque inversion of justice effectively punishes him for surviving an act of Islamic terrorism. The German government, it seems, would rather silence critics than address the roots of jihadist violence.

State Persecution Over Protection

Stürzenberger’s conviction is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of state-sponsored suppression. Across Europe, left-wing governments have consistently targeted individuals who dare to criticize Islam, Islamic migration to the West, or mass migration and its consequences. Figures like Geert Wilders in the Netherlands, Rasmus Paludan in Denmark, Éric Zemmour in France, and many others face similar persecution for exposing the dangers of Islam.

In Germany, this pattern has played out with chilling consistency. In August 2022, Stürzenberger was violently attacked during a presentation in Gladbeck. Muslims and their children hurled objects, including lighters and eggs, at him and his audience. A woman was injured and hospitalized. Yet the government did nothing to protect him. Instead, it has focused on prosecuting him, sending a clear message: dissent against Islamization will not be tolerated.

The Real Threat: Islamic Migration and Government Complicity

Germany’s open-border policies have facilitated the unchecked growth of Islam. Migrants who openly endorse barbaric Sharia punishments and express hostility toward Western values are allowed to settle without any expectation of integration. This has led to a rise in violence and cultural clashes, yet the government refuses to acknowledge the problem. Stürzenberger’s speeches, which document these issues with a preponderance of undeniable evidence, have drawn the ire of a political class that is willing and prepared to use force and upend constitutional law to maintain its narrative rather than protect its citizens.

For example, Stürzenberger has exposed migrants who justify punishments such as hand-chopping and stoning and has highlighted their hatred toward Jews and Christians. His efforts to educate the public are met with state persecution, as authorities focus on prosecuting critics rather than addressing the Islamic threat spreading within their borders.

A Call for Action

Michael Stürzenberger is not just a survivor of Islamic violence—he is a hero in the fight for truth and Western values. His conviction is a disgrace, an indictment of a government that prioritizes political correctness over public safety. The jihadist attack he endured in Mannheim, coupled with the state’s relentless legal harassment, exemplifies a system that has lost its moral compass.

This is not just about Stürzenberger—it is about every citizen who values freedom, safety, and the right to speak out. Western leaders must wake up to the growing threat of Islam and the dangers of silencing dissent. The attack on Stürzenberger and the state’s persecution of him should serve as a rallying cry for all who cherish liberty.

The cost of ignoring the Islamic threat is paid in blood, and the German government’s betrayal of its people is unforgivable. It is time to stand with heroes like Stürzenberger and demand accountability from those who have failed to protect their nations. The fight for truth, freedom, and Western civilization continues—and it is one we cannot afford to lose.