German Extremist Groups Continue to Grow, Says 2024 Verfassungsschutz Report
The number of extremist and violent groups in Germany has continued to rise, according to the 2024 Verfassungsschutz report, presented in Berlin on Tuesday. The report reveals a significant increase in both right- and left-wing extremist threats.
The report shows that crimes with a right-wing extremist background rose by 47.4 percent, reaching a total of 37,835 cases in 2024. In contrast, the number of left-wing extremist attacks increased by 37.9 percent, with a total of 5,857 incidents. The right-wing extremist potential has grown by nearly a quarter, from 40,600 to 50,250 individuals.
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt, of the Christian Social Union, emphasized the need for a proactive approach in the face of the rising threats, both on the streets and online. “We are preparing to counter the increasing threats with analysis, clarification and deterrence” he said.