Der Spiegel is regarded as the gold standard. Its in-house “Dokumentation” department is held up as a fact-checking operation without peer. The red magazine as an institution that toppled chancellors, exposed scandals, protected democracy.
On March 19, 2026, Der Spiegel published a cover story about Collien Fernandes and digital violence. On the same day, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced a new law. That evening, Fernandes and Hubig sat together on Caren Miosga’s ARD show.
September 2024: A film is shot. March 2026: A case becomes public. The film came first. # The film # On Monday, 23 March 2026, ZDF aired the film “Eine bessere Welt” (“A Better World”) at 8:15 p.m. Immediately afterwards, at 10:15 p.m., the documentary “Hate on the Net: A Better World” [1][2].
Spiegel on Wednesday. Rally on Sunday. In between: a machine. # The Timeline # Day Date Event Wednesday 19.03.2026 Spiegel publishes cover story: “You virtually raped me.” Ulmen’s lawyer Schertz sends a counter-statement — the same day. Thursday 20.03.2026 Campact has a finished 2,000-word article online. Greens and Left demand stricter laws. Friday 21.03.2026 Fernandes on tagesthemen. Hayali posts video statement (“Become allies!”) — from a private X account. Saturday 21.03.2026 A “newly founded coalition” called “Feminist Fight Club!” announces a rally at the Brandenburg Gate — for the next day. Sunday 22.03.2026 Rally at Brandenburg Gate. Organizers say: 13,000 participants. BILD estimates: 2,500. Police: no official figure. 72 hours. From the cover story to the rally. Including a coalition that didn’t exist before.
The Allegations Are Real. The Campaign Too. And Homburg’s “Floozy” Comment Says More About Him Than About the Case. # On March 19, 2026, Der Spiegel published a cover story: “You Virtually Raped Me.” Collien Ulmen-Fernandes raises serious allegations against her ex-husband Christian Ulmen — deepfake pornography, identity abuse, psychological violence. On the same day, Ulmen’s lawyer Christian Schertz sends out a press-law information letter [1][2].
