Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
Germany's domestic intelligence agency reported nearly 60,000 right-wing extremists in the country, a rise of over 8,000 from last year, highlighting a significant threat to democracy. About 5,600 of these individuals are prone to violence, as the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party continues to grow, reaching 70,000 members ahead of state elections in September.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 16:12 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 16:20 UTC
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