Police raid home of Welt columnist over critical post about the 'woke' movement

In Berlin, a search was conducted at the home of journalist, commentator, and media scientist Norbert Bolz due to a post he made on X (formerly Twitter) almost two years ago.

Bolz cited a title from the far-left TAZ magazine that included a phrase associated with alleged Nazi propaganda. Authorities are investigating him for using symbols of unconstitutional organizations, a charge that many see as a threat to free speech.

Bolz expressed his shock, stating, “I usually write and talk about this world. It's scary when this reality suddenly appears on your doorstep.”

This incident raises serious concerns about the limits of critical commentary on political movements in Germany and freedom of the press in the country.