Germany Sees Over 84,000 Politically Driven Crimes in 2024
(MENAFN) Germany witnessed over 84,000 politically driven crimes in 2024, marking a 40% increase from the previous year and the highest figure since records began in 2001, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) annual report released on Tuesday.
The report attributes the surge to various offenses, including propaganda, property damage, insults, incitement to hatred, coercion, and threats, which together make up the majority of politically motivated crimes.
The data also reveals a dramatic increase in election-related crimes, with incidents in the "Election Context" jumping by 427 percent, from 2,238 in 2023 to 11,788 in 2024. Compared to the 2021 election year, this reflects a 12.4 percent rise.
The most significant rise occurred in crimes fueled by right-wing ideologies, which surged by 47.8%, representing more than half of all politically motivated offenses. Additionally, violent acts linked to right-wing extremism, such as homicides and assaults, grew by 17.2% in 2024.
"The unprecedented increase in the number of cases of politically motivated crimes is a worrying development," stated Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt. "The current statistics once again underline the urgent need for a joint security offensive by the federal and state governments."
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