Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, supported by Innenminister Michael Stübgen, has banned the far-right magazine 'Compact' to combat extremist propaganda and protect democracy.

The ban resulted in companies like press wholesalers, Ebay, and YouTube severing ties with the magazine.

Proponents argue that 'Compact' is a platform for promoting extremist views and inciting violence, and stress the need to set boundaries on freedom of speech to preserve a tolerant society.

Critics, including legal experts like Christoph Degenhart, question the legality of using Vereinsrecht to ban the magazine and warn against sacrificing fundamental values like freedom of speech.

Critics also caution that silencing extremist voices could weaken liberal democracy.

The situation has sparked debates over press freedom and constitutional rights, with some calling for Faeser's resignation if the ban is overturned in court.

Magazine leader Jürgen Elsässer has the option to challenge the ban, setting the stage for a legal battle with potential far-reaching implications for press freedom in Germany.