The End of Germany's Surveillance Campaign Against Scientology: A Unwavering Struggle for Religious Freedom
The End of Germany's Surveillance Campaign Against Scientology
In a historic announcement today, the Church of Scientology International celebrated the conclusion of nearly three decades of unwarranted surveillance by Germany's Office for the Protection of the Constitution. This lengthy period was characterized by baseless claims that categorized Scientology as a threat to democracy. However, after extensive investigations, negative intelligence operations, and countless infringements on the rights of individuals, German authorities have ultimately failed to substantiate their allegations against the Church.
The Church’s statement, released on June 22, 2026, clearly pointed out that the so-called threat never existed. Instead, it highlighted the tremendous damage inflicted on thousands of Scientologists over these decades — jobs lost, careers destroyed, and families stigmatized due to their religious beliefs. The children of Scientologists faced discrimination in educational settings, and artists, professionals, and public figures encountered ostracism. The pervasive influence of
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