Legal Lexicon

Extremismus

Hostility to the Rule of Law

Hostility to the rule of law describes antagonism towards law and order. Learn how it shapes and persists in societies – discover more in the article!

Banned Associations

Banned associations are organizations that are legally prohibited, mostly for security or constitutional reasons. Learn more in the article!

Terrorist Organizations

Terrorist organizations are structured groups that use violence to achieve political change. Learn more about their motives and structures!

Terrorism

Terrorism is the use of violence to achieve political objectives. Learn more about motives and consequences in our detailed article!

State Security Chamber

State security chambers are special courts for political crimes in Germany. Learn more about their significance and cases in the encyclopedia!

State Security Offenses

State security offenses endanger the safety of the state. Learn more about their types and consequences – actively protect democracy and freedom!

Propaganda, anti-constitutional

Propaganda of anti-constitutional content aims at manipulation and the undermining of democratic values. Learn more about methods and protection!

Radicals in the Public Service

Radicals in the public service refer to extreme political attitudes or behaviors. Learn more about the causes and consequences in the article!