In 2007, the German interior minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, announced plans to try and ban the religion of Scientology in Germany calling it "an unconstitutional organization".BBC NEWS: Germany Moves to Ban Scientology (December 8, 2007)

• June 3, 2007: Tom Cruise prohibited from filming in Germany due to his affiliation with ScientologyThe German Way: [http://www.german-way.com/religion.html Tom Cruise and Scientology>
• December 3: The state of Hamburg's Secretary of the Interior, Udo Nagle announced he would propose a ban on Scientology to the federal governmentBreitbart.com: German Official Wants Scientology Ban (December 3, 2007)
• December 7: Federal and state interior ministers agree to propose ban in meeting in BerlinSpiegel Online: Germany Prepares to Ban Scientology (December 7, 2007)
• December 10: Domestic intelligence agencies respond that there is not enough evidence for a banSpiegel Online: Agencies Warn Scientology Ban Doomed to Fail (December 10, 2007)

"Germany's federal and state interior ministers have declared the Church of Scientology unconstitutional, clearing the way for a possible ban."—BBC NewsBBC NEWS: Germany Moves to Ban Scientology (December 8, 2007)

"Fundamental basic and human rights like the dignity of man or the right to equal treatment are restricted or abrogated. It rejects the democratic system."—Wolgang Schaeuble, describing ScientologySpiegel Online: Agencies Warn Scientology Ban Doomed to Fail (December 10, 2007)