Overview

• Flensburg shop owner Hans Velten Reisch displayed a note reading “Jews are banned from here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.”
• Police removed the notice from the window “to prevent danger,” though reports say it remains visible on an interior wall of the store.
• At least four complaints have been filed, and prosecutors say there is reasonable suspicion the message could disturb public peace and incite hatred, with possible charges including incitement under review.
• Political leaders from across parties and Germany’s antisemitism commissioner condemned the sign, and Israel’s ambassador likened it to Nazi‑era exclusions.
• The shop window was later defaced with “Nazis out,” while Reisch denies extremist intent and claims his message targeted people he views as supporting Israel’s war.