Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets
6 years, 4 months ago

Murder in German city leads to far-right demonstrators calling for more protestors on streets

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Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: Germany’s far-right AfD party protests after deadly Christmas market attack

The Independent  

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Furious German protesters take to the streets to demand mass deportations as anger at Angela Merkel's 'open doors' immigration policy rises in aftermath of Christmas market attack by Saudi doctor whic
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Furious German protesters take to the streets to demand mass deportations as anger at Angela Merkel's 'open doors' immigration policy rises in aftermath of Christmas market attack by Saudi doctor whic

Daily Mail  

Furious hard-right protesters took to the streets of Germany last night to demand mass deportations after a Saudi doctor allegedly killed five people during a devastating attack on a Christmas market. Hard-right demonstrators take part in a protest after a car drove into the crowd at the market Hard-right protesters took to the streets of Germany last night after a …

German police break up an environmental activists' camp near Tesla plant outside Berlin
1 month, 4 weeks ago

German police break up an environmental activists' camp near Tesla plant outside Berlin

The Independent  

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Germany arrests eight members of far-right paramilitary group
2 months, 1 week ago

Germany arrests eight members of far-right paramilitary group

Raw Story  

German police on Tuesday arrested eight suspected members of a right-wing extremist group that had trained for what they expected would be the collapse of state order, prosecutors said. Hundreds of police in pre-dawn raids swooped on 20 locations linked to the militant group "Saxonian Separatists" in formerly communist eastern Germany and neighboring Poland, with locations also searched in Austria. …

German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
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2 months, 1 week ago

German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group

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German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Far-Right Militant Group
2 months, 1 week ago

German Police Arrest 8 Suspected Members of Far-Right Militant Group

Associated Press  

German police have arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant group in Saxony. The suspects, some of them minors and adolescents, were allegedly part of a group of around 15-20 individuals called Sächsische Separatisten, or Saxonian Separatists, that is characterized by racist, antisemitic and partially apocalyptic ideas.

Germany arrests Syrian national over ‘plot to kill soldiers with two machetes’
4 months ago

Germany arrests Syrian national over ‘plot to kill soldiers with two machetes’

The Independent  

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UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?
5 months, 1 week ago

UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?

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‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right

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Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest
5 months, 1 week ago

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:33 A resident looks out the window of a building as people gather for a anti-racism demonstration in the Walthamstow suburb of London on August 7, 2024. LONDON -- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest …

Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country
5 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer slams 'far right thuggery' and vows to make protesters on the streets and keyboard warriors 'whipping up' violence 'regret it' - as Home Office announces new 'emergency security' for mosq
5 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer slams 'far right thuggery' and vows to make protesters on the streets and keyboard warriors 'whipping up' violence 'regret it' - as Home Office announces new 'emergency security' for mosq

Daily Mail  

Prime minister Keir Starmer has today condemned the 'violent thuggery' of the far-right mob who violently stormed a Rotherham hotel housing migrants and asylum seekers while attacking police. Hundreds of violent anti-immigration protesters clad in balaclavas and draped in St George's flags have clashed with officers trying to protect the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham It marks yet another day …

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing

China Daily  

Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against illegal immigration outside of Downing Street in London Britain on July 31. LONDON -- The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday. Online misinformation about the teenager's identity, …

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing

China Daily  

Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against illegal immigration outside of Downing Street in London Britain on July 31. LONDON -- The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday. Online misinformation about the teenager's identity, …

Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids

The Independent  

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Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany

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German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The far-right Alternative for Germany reelected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands of people protested against its convention and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police. Two officers were kicked in the head while a politician was being escorted through a group of protesters and …

German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest

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Germany moves to ease the deportation of foreigners who glorify terrorist acts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany moves to ease the deportation of foreigners who glorify terrorist acts

The Independent  

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A member of a German far-right party stabbed and wounded in another attack on a politician
7 months, 1 week ago

A member of a German far-right party stabbed and wounded in another attack on a politician

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A member of a German far-right party was stabbed and wounded in the southwestern city of Mannheim, German news agency dpa reported Wednesday, only days after a knife attack killed one police officer and left five other people injured in the same city. “According to the current state of the investigation, there are no concrete indications that the …

German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case
8 months ago

German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case

The Independent  

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Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Auschwitz survivor decries rise of the far right and increased antisemitism in Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A Jewish survivor of the Auschwitz death camp told Germany’s parliament Wednesday that she is appalled by the rising strength of the far right in the country and increasing antisemitism in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. “It pains me when schoolchildren are again afraid of going to …

German president calls for alliance against extremism as protests against far right draw thousands
11 months, 2 weeks ago

German president calls for alliance against extremism as protests against far right draw thousands

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s president called Monday for a broad “alliance against extremism” in the wake of a report about far-right discussions of deporting millions of immigrants that prompted protests by hundreds of thousands of people. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with employers and business associations, labor union leaders and others on to discuss social cohesion and the state of democracy in …

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety

The Independent  

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Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands gathered across Germany again on Sunday to protest the far-right AfD, after it emerged that party members discussed mass deportation plans at a meeting of extremists. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who joined a demonstration last weekend, said any plan to expel immigrants or citizens alike amounted to "an attack against our democracy, and in turn, on all of …

Tens of thousands protest against Germany’s far-right over plans to mass deport migrants
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands protest against Germany’s far-right over plans to mass deport migrants

The Independent  

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Protests against Germany’s far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Protests against Germany’s far right gain new momentum after report on meeting of extremists

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans such as “Never Again is Now,” “Against Hate” and “Defend Democracy.” The large crowds were the latest in a series of demonstrations that have been gaining momentum in recent days. The protests also build on growing anxiety over the …

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far right
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far right

Al Jazeera  

Public outcry followed revelations that the far-right Alternative for Germany had discussed plans to mass deport immigrants. People protested in several cities and small towns on Saturday, with some mocking the Alternative for Germany party with signs saying “Fascism is not an alternative”, German media reported. Police said some 35,000 people joined a call under the banner “Defend democracy – …

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany’s far right

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people gathered Friday in Hamburg for a demonstration against the far right, and organizers said the protest was ended early because the mass of people led to safety concerns. Media outlet Correctiv last week reported on the alleged far-right meeting in November, which it said was attended by figures from the extremist Identitarian Movement …

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands pack into a protest in Hamburg against Germany's far right

The Independent  

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German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months, 4 weeks ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s governing parties assailed a resurgent far-right opposition party on Thursday over a report that extremists recently met to discuss the deportation of millions of immigrants, including some with German citizenship, which has led to a string of protests in recent days. National polls currently show AfD in second place with support of over 20% — behind the …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
11 months, 4 weeks ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

The Independent  

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Germany's Scholz condemns alleged plot by far-right groups to deport millions if they take power
1 year ago

Germany's Scholz condemns alleged plot by far-right groups to deport millions if they take power

The Independent  

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German officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat
1 year ago

German officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat

The Independent  

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German police raid homes of 17 people accused of posting antisemitic hate speech on social media
1 year, 1 month ago

German police raid homes of 17 people accused of posting antisemitic hate speech on social media

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German authorities on Tuesday raided the homes of 17 people in the state of Bavaria accused of spreading antisemitic hate speech and threats targeting Jews online. The suspects were said to have celebrated the attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7, and were accused of spreading hate speech against Jewish people on social media, …

German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology
1 year, 2 months ago

German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology

The Independent  

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German police raid Islamic centre over alleged ties to Iran, Hezbollah
1 year, 2 months ago

German police raid Islamic centre over alleged ties to Iran, Hezbollah

Al Jazeera  

Police target 54 sites in seven states. Minister says, ‘We are acting against Islamists, not against a religion or another state.’ Police in Germany have conducted raids at 54 sites across the country as part of an investigation into an Islamic centre for alleged links to Iran and the Tehran-backed group Hezbollah. The Ministry of the Interior said Thursday’s operation …

Far-left protesters clash with police in Germany over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis
1 year, 7 months ago

Far-left protesters clash with police in Germany over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of far-left protesters clashed with police in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Saturday night, during demonstrations over jail terms handed down to several people convicted of vigilante attacks against neo-Nazis. Five people were arrested, all male German citizens aged 20 to 32 years old, Leipzig police said. “All the information available to the Leipzig police …

Germany braces for far-left protests after activists are jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis
1 year, 7 months ago

Germany braces for far-left protests after activists are jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis

CNN  

CNN — German police are preparing to mobilize in cities across the country on Saturday, with protests expected amid a mounting backlash after a court sent several left-wing militants to prison over attacks on neo-Nazis. “All the information available to the Leipzig police department suggests that protesters will still gather in Leipzig on Saturday despite the ban,” a Leipzig police …

Germany detains 3 more suspects linked to far-right coup plot
1 year, 7 months ago

Germany detains 3 more suspects linked to far-right coup plot

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said Tuesday that criminal police have detained three more suspected far-right extremists who are linked to an alleged plot by the Reichsbuerger, or Reich Citizens, movement to topple the country’s government. Adherents of the Reich Citizens movement reject Germany’s postwar constitution and have called for bringing down the government. German security agencies have disrupted …

Protests as German village to make way for coal mine
2 years ago

Protests as German village to make way for coal mine

The Independent  

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Germany arrests 25 people over alleged far-right coup plot
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany arrests 25 people over alleged far-right coup plot

Al Jazeera  

The followers of the Reich Citizens were allegedly preparing ‘to violently force their way into the German parliament’. In raids across the country, German police have arrested 25 suspected members and supporters of a far-right group who were allegedly seeking to overthrow the state by force to install as national leader a prince who had sought support from Russia, according …

4 Germans arrested over extremist blackout, kidnapping plan
2 years, 9 months ago

4 Germans arrested over extremist blackout, kidnapping plan

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Four people were arrested in Germany and weapons were seized in an investigation into suspected anti-government extremists who allegedly planned to cause a long nationwide blackout and kidnap well-known figures including the country’s health minister, authorities said Thursday. Prosecutors in Koblenz and Rhineland-Palatinate’s state criminal police office said that raids were carried out at 20 properties across Germany …

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access
2 years, 10 months ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the far right poses the biggest extremist threat to democracy in Germany and said authorities would seek to tackle the …

Russian protester holds up sign saying ‘two words’ and is marched off by armed police seconds later
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian protester holds up sign saying ‘two words’ and is marched off by armed police seconds later

The Independent  

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Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access
2 years, 10 months ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access

LA Times  

Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs, speaks at a news conference announcing measures to fight right-wing extremism in Berlin on Tuesday. Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister …

German police conduct raids over alleged ‘anti-vaxxer death plot’
3 years, 1 month ago

German police conduct raids over alleged ‘anti-vaxxer death plot’

The Independent  

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Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020

LA Times  

Police use water cannons to disperse anti-lockdown protesters near the Reichstag in Berlin in November. Authorities in Germany say that the number of far-right extremists in the country increased last year as neo-Nazis sought to join protests against pandemic-related restrictions. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said Tuesday that authorities counted 33,300 far-right extremists in 2020, an increase of almost 4% …

Jewish group condemns ‘pure antisemitism’ in German protests
3 years, 8 months ago

Jewish group condemns ‘pure antisemitism’ in German protests

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s leading Jewish group on Thursday sharply condemned protests in front of a synagogue in the western city of Gelsenkirchen as “pure antisemitism.” Several other German cities including Berlin, Hamburg and Hannover have seen anti-Israeli protests over the past few days. The German government repeatedly condemned anti-Israeli and antisemitic attacks earlier this week and said that “the perpetrators …

Over 50 police injured, 250 detained in Berlin May Day riots
3 years, 8 months ago

Over 50 police injured, 250 detained in Berlin May Day riots

The Independent  

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