Overview

• Reporter ohne Grenzen documented 89 attacks on journalists in Germany in 2024, a significant increase from 2023's figures.
• Nearly half of the attacks occurred during demonstrations related to the Middle East conflict, with 38 incidents reported in Berlin alone.
• Physical violence dominated, including beatings, use of objects like flagpoles, and pepper spray, alongside vandalism and threats against press offices.
• Berlin accounted for 49 of the 89 attacks, making it the most dangerous location for journalists in Germany last year.
• The NGO highlighted underreporting as a concern, suggesting a higher number of incidents than officially recorded.