Shop Owner BANNED Jews — Nazi Nightmare Returns!

German flags at the Reichstag building in Berlin.

A German shop owner’s brazen display of Nazi-era discrimination has exposed the alarming resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, forcing authorities to confront a chilling reminder of history’s darkest chapter.

Story Highlights

Hans-Velten Reisch posted “Jews are banned from entering here” sign at his Flensburg shop, echoing Nazi persecution tactics
Schleswig-Holstein saw a staggering 390% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024, with 588 documented cases
Five criminal complaints filed against shop owner for incitement of hatred under German hate speech laws
State officials condemned the act as an attack on democratic principles and ordered immediate removal

Shop Owner’s Defiant Act Mirrors Nazi-Era Persecution

Hans-Velten Reisch displayed a sign at his specialty shop in Flensburg on September 17, 2025, reading “Jews are banned from entering here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.” The Gothic items and technical literature store owner justified his discriminatory action as a response to Israel-Gaza conflict coverage. This public exclusion of Jews from a business establishment directly parallels the systematic discrimination that characterized Germany’s darkest historical period.

Explosive Rise in German Antisemitic Violence

The Flensburg incident reflects a broader crisis plaguing Germany, where antisemitic attacks have reached alarming levels. Schleswig-Holstein documented 588 antisemitic incidents in 2024 alone, representing a 390% surge from the previous year. Nationally, nearly 8,000 cases of antisemitic behavior were recorded in 2024, including threats, property damage, and physical assaults against Jewish individuals and institutions.

Officials Mobilize Legal Arsenal Against Hate Speech

State authorities launched immediate action against Reisch’s discriminatory display. Minister of Culture Dorit Stenke declared the sign “a frightening signal and an attack on the principles of our free coexistence.” Antisemitism Commissioner Gerhard Ulrich filed one of five criminal complaints for incitement of hatred. Police ordered Reisch to remove the offensive signage, while prosecutors initiated formal investigations under Germany’s strict hate speech statutes.

Constitutional Protections Under Assault

This incident represents a direct attack on fundamental principles of equal treatment and religious freedom that form the bedrock of democratic society. Germany’s post-war commitment to combating antisemitism through legal enforcement faces a critical test as hate speech incidents multiply. The shop owner’s attempt to disguise religious discrimination as political protest demonstrates how extremist ideologies exploit current events to justify age-old prejudices that threaten constitutional protections for all citizens.

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— New York Post (@nypost) September 22, 2025

The coordinated response from German officials demonstrates the urgent need for vigilance against forces that seek to undermine democratic values and target vulnerable communities through discriminatory practices reminiscent of history’s most shameful chapters.