A nationwide campaign in Germany portraying Muslims as an inseparable part of everyday life has drawn renewed scrutiny over its federal taxpayer funding. Launched by the Berlin-based non-profit organization CLAIM, the ‘Action Weeks Against Anti-Muslim Racism’ initiative aims to combat discrimination by highlighting Muslims in various professional and social roles. As reported by the Hungarian Conservative, the initiative is funded by the Federal Family Ministry through its ‘Live Democracy!’ program, with the organization receiving a grant of nearly €625,000 for 2026, alongside substantial funding from the Interior Ministry and other federal streams.
Despite receiving extensive state financial support, CLAIM has faced ongoing controversies regarding its historical organizational links. Until its dissolution in November 2025, the wider CLAIM alliance consisted of more than 50 organizations, some of which had documented links to political Islam. For instance, Inssan, a co-founding member of the alliance, appeared in Berlin intelligence reports for its proximity to Muslim Brotherhood networks and individuals associated with a meeting point for Hamas supporters. Although CLAIM has denied any connection to these extremist groups and has since distanced itself from Inssan, the recurring controversies previously threatened the group’s eligibility for public funding.
To safeguard its access to federal grants, CLAIM reorganized its structure, officially dissolving the controversial alliance in late 2025 and transferring its operations to a newly incorporated non-profit limited-liability company. Total federal support connected to CLAIM exceeded €1.22 million in 2025 alone.
