According to a recent report from RIAS, an organization that monitors right-wing extremism in Germany, the country has experienced a significant increase of almost 83% in terrorist attacks over the past year. The report reveals that there were approximately 4,782 reported incidents related to right-wing extremism, with many of them being associated with neo-Nazi or xenophobic activities. These incidents have tragically resulted in the deaths of several Jewish individuals, which is deeply concerning. RIAS also highlights the concerning trend of right-wing extremist symbols being increasingly used, such as the slogan “Free Palestine from Zionists” and the deliberate removal of the Star of David and David’s Cross.

Felix Klein, the government’s commissioner responsible for combating anti-Semitism, has expressed his concerns about the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany. He mentioned that this rise has been evident since October 7, with particular emphasis on the activities of the far-right “Alternative for Germany” (ADG) party. The ADG party argues that Germany, a country that is home to approximately 225,000 Jews, should intensify its efforts to combat anti-Semitic incidents, especially when its members are involved or prosecuted for using Nazi language. Felix Klein also stressed that there have been instances where right-wing extremist organizations and networks actively encourage and incite terrorist actions within Germany.

This alarming increase in right-wing extremist incidents is not limited to Germany alone. According to CLAIM, a non-governmental organization that monitors Islamophobia and anti-Muslim violence, there has also been a rise in reported right-wing extremist incidents in Germany last year. This highlights the urgent need for collective efforts to address and counteract extremist ideologies across different groups within society.