Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda

The Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda was a government department in Nazi Germany led by Joseph Goebbels. Its main role was to control and influence public information, entertainment, and media—such as newspapers, radio, films, and education—to promote Nazi ideology and support the regime’s goals. The agency used propaganda to sway public opinion, reinforce their beliefs, and suppress dissent. It was a powerful tool for shaping German society in line with Nazi policies, often spreading misinformation and anti-Semitic messages to rally support and justify their actions.