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Germany’s Intelligence Chief Warns of Islamist Infiltration of Political Institutions
Left-wing Political Parties Opening Doors to the Muslim Brotherhood
June 14, 2026Jules Gomes
Germany's domestic intelligence chief has warned that Islamist organizations, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood, are pursuing long-term influence within Germany's political and social institutions. Officials and analysts cited in the report argue that Islamist networks exploit civic organizations, publicly funded projects, and relationships with political actors—especially on the left—to advance an agenda aimed at reshaping society in accordance with Islamic norms.
Germany’s domestic intelligence chief has warned that Islamist organizations, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood, are pursuing long-term influence within Germany’s political and social institutions. Officials and analysts cited in the report argue that Islamist networks exploit civic organizations, publicly funded projects, and relationships with political actors—especially on the left—to advance an agenda aimed at reshaping society in accordance with Islamic norms.(ChatGPT)
At a closed-door meeting for select guests in the German Parliament building, the head of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), Germany’s domestic intelligence service, warned of high-level Islamist infiltration into German political institutions.
What only select guests in the Bundestag were allowed to hear behind closed doors should be known to all of Germany.
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Sinan Selen, 54, who has served as president of the BfV since 2025, explicitly raised the alarm about the Muslim Brotherhood before a select audience at the German Bundestag during a breakfast meeting, BILD said in an exclusive report in early June, noting that the information leaked to the newspaper was “extremely worrying.”
Islamist groups in general and the Muslim Brotherhood in particular were exerting targeted influence on state and political structures in Germany with a view to transforming the state and society, Selen told the secret meeting. The ultimate goal of these infiltration attempts was the establishment of an Islamic society.
The Muslim Brotherhood does not act violently, but it is no less dangerous, because it pursues its objectives in an extremely strategic manner with long-term goals, the intelligence head noted. The Islamists respect German laws—but only insofar as these laws are compatible with Sharia.
The Muslim Brotherhood’s strategy involves establishing contacts with political figures and inviting them to events through a complex network of organizations. The goal is to build long-term relationships and influence public officials in line with the movement’s agenda. For example, officials should oppose criticism of political Islam or turn a blind eye to Islamism, Selen said.
