German Minister Accused of Bankrolling Far-Left Activist Network
15th July 2025
The German Federal Ministry for Education and Families, run by centre-right CDU Minister Karin Prien, is facing mounting criticism after revelations that it has funneled nearly €11 million this year to the controversial DeZIM Institute—an organisation deeply embedded in Germany’s far-left activist scene.
DeZIM claims to combat racism and right-wing extremism—but its activities and partnerships reveal strong ties to radical left-wing activism. Almost all work done by the institute’s “researchers” is based on the belief that Germans live in a structurally racist society, according to media outlet Nius.de.
DeZIM’s leader, Naika Foroutan, described communism as a “utopia that is worth pursuing further.” She has lectured the Germans, saying that this country “per se belongs to no one.”