The recent coordinated attacks on Berlin’s power grid have prompted a stark warning from Green Party parliamentary group deputy Konstantin von Notz, who is calling for a broad and critical reassessment of connections between the extremist “Vulkangruppe” (Volcano Group) and potentially other actors, both domestic and international. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”, von Notz emphasized the need to scrutinize past actions, map out existing networks and investigate any possible links the Vulkangruppe might have to foreign entities.
The coordinated attacks, which left large swathes of southwestern Berlin without power, have triggered immediate concern and a heightened sense of vulnerability within the German government. Von Notz didn’t dismiss the possibility of foreign intelligence services exploiting extremist groups for their own purposes, urging the Federal Prosecutor General and all security agencies to launch an intensive investigation.
His comments underscored the frustration within political circles regarding the apparent impunity enjoyed by the Vulkangruppe. Despite mounting evidence of large-scale sabotage and potential terrorist activity carried out under the group’s banner, investigative efforts have reportedly yielded limited results to date. This lack of progress, von Notz argued, is deeply troubling and demands a more aggressive and thorough approach.
Adding a layer of complexity, a second claim of responsibility released Wednesday morning by the presumed perpetrators explicitly denied the involvement of foreign actors. This denial, however, is being met with skepticism by officials who are stressing the need for independent verification and a comprehensive examination of all potential avenues of inquiry. While power has been restored to the affected areas, the incident has ignited a fierce debate regarding the effectiveness of Germany’s counter-extremism strategies and the potential for external interference within the nation’s security landscape. The ongoing investigation is expected to draw intense public scrutiny, with many demanding greater transparency and accountability from the security apparatus.