The WDR has suspended its collaboration with journalist and physician Nemi El-Hassan due to serious allegations of antisemitism and proximity to Islamism. El-Hassan will not host the science show Quarks until a thorough examination of the accusations is complete.

In Berlin, political activists and right-wing media figures have been using fake press credentials to bypass police barriers at demonstrations. The article highlights instances where individuals like Matthäus Westfal and Nicolai Nerling, who have extremist affiliations, falsely claimed to be journalists. Despite the reintroduction of a standardized press pass in 2018, the Berlin police have struggled to differentiate between legitimate journalists and demonstrators. This has led to confrontations and the police's failure to recognize official press passes. Journalist associations and experts have repeatedly warned about the intimidation of journalists by right-wing activists. The article also discusses the challenges faced by journalists covering protests and the need for clear distinctions between journalists and activists.

The ongoing conflict between radical leftists and the police in Leipzig can be symbolized by the fluctuating presence of a graffiti at Connewitz Kreuz, which alternated between displaying 'Antifa Area' and 'No Cops' and being painted over by city administration and police. This back-and-forth continued until sometime in 2019 when the graffiti remained untouched.

Stephan B., the Halle attacker, failed in his attempt to breach the synagogue's doors and subsequently killed two people. Unlike typical right-wing extremists, he had no known connections to the scene and was not on security radars. He radicalized online, planning his actions like a video game, and was influenced by previous mass shooters like Anders Behring Breivik. Federal Prosecutor Peter Frank classified the act as terrorism driven by antisemitism and racism.

Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians, musicians, and journalists were leaked online. The leak targeted members of the Bundestag, particularly from the Green Party and CDU/CSU, and included private communications, financial documents, and personal photos. The Twitter account @_0rbit, linked to the leak, was suspended. The data, posted as an 'Advent calendar' in December 2018, may have been obtained through social engineering. Authorities are investigating, and there are calls for stronger cybersecurity measures and data protection laws.

The article by Henrik Merker discusses various instances of right-wing extremism and political demonstrations in Leipzig and other parts of Germany. It highlights the presence of violence, the role of the police, and the involvement of right-wing groups such as the AfD, Identitarian Movement, and NPD. The text also touches upon the actions of individuals like Jan Wenzel Schmidt and the controversies surrounding public figures such as Nemi El-Hassan and Lisa Licentia. The sentiment towards these groups and individuals is generally neutral to negative, with a focus on the negative impact of right-wing extremism.