Neutrality Studies Death By Sanctions: EU Destroys German Journalist in Germany | Hüseyin Doğru
Dec 25, 2025
Hüseyin Doğru, a German journalist specializing in conflict and foreign policy, shares his harrowing experience after being sanctioned by the EU. He reveals how these sanctions serve to repress dissent and limit civil liberties in the West. Hüseyin discusses the lack of legal rights, the bureaucratic challenges in accessing basic needs, and the chilling effects on his daily life and family. He critiques the misuse of 'disinformation' claims against journalists and urges listeners to organize and engage in civic actions to counteract repression.
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Sudden EU Sanctions Against A Journalist
- Hüseyin Dogru recounts being sanctioned by the EU on 20 May 2025 as a supposed Russian disinformation actor.
- The EU cited his pro‑Palestinian coverage, interviews with Palestinian groups, and reporting on protests as grounds for sanctions.
Sanctions As A Tool To Evade Rights
- Dogru argues the EU framed him as non‑EU to avoid judicial rights and extend extrajudicial reach.
- He warns this expands state power and normalizes repression against dissent.
Living With Frozen Assets And €506 A Month
- Dogru describes daily life under sanctions: frozen family assets, extreme cash limits, and severe restrictions on basic activities.
- He details being allowed only €506 monthly and being unable to pay rent or receive family support freely.