RIGHT-WING EXTREMIST CRIMES IN GERMANY REACHED NEW HIGH LAST YEAR

Thu 09 January 2025:

The number of right-wing extremist crimes in Germany reached a new high last year, local media reported on Monday.

By Nov. 30, 2024, police had registered 33,963 “politically motivated, right-wing crimes,” reported the RND media group, citing a response from the Interior Ministry to an inquiry by the parliamentary fraction of the opposition party The Left.

The final number in the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) statistics, which is expected to be released in May, is likely to be even higher due to crimes committed in December.

In 2023, the Federal Criminal Police Office recorded a total of 28,945 right-wing political crimes in its statistics, according to the Interior Ministry. Last year, the number of crimes rose by at least 17.34%.

Of the almost 34,000 registered crimes, 1,136 cases were violent crimes. Propaganda offenses (21,311), sedition (5,097), and property damage (1,942) accounted for the majority of crimes in 2024.

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Germany has witnessed growing racism in recent years fueled by far-right parties and movements, including the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), which have exploited fears about a refugee crisis.

Growing racism in Germany is a multifaceted issue influenced by social, political, and historical factors. Recent years have seen a rise in far-right ideologies and xenophobic sentiments, fueled by economic anxieties, misinformation, and nationalist rhetoric. Anti-immigrant attitudes have intensified, particularly since the influx of refugees during the 2015-2016 migration crisis.

This has led to the resurgence of far-right groups like the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which capitalizes on fears about cultural identity and economic stability.

Hate crimes, including attacks on migrants and minorities, have increased, highlighting deep societal divides. Social media platforms have amplified hate speech, further polarizing communities.

Historical reckoning with Germany’s Nazi past creates a backdrop of tension, as some reject multiculturalism while others advocate for inclusivity and accountability.

Efforts to combat racism include grassroots activism, education, and stricter hate speech laws. However, bridging divides requires systemic change, dialogue, and addressing underlying socio-economic inequalities. This growing issue calls for urgent collective action to preserve Germany’s commitment to democracy and human rights.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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