Radicalization wave: Dangerous distance from society is growing!

Radicalization wave: Dangerous distance from society is growing!

Mannheim, Deutschland - The wave of radicalization in Germany has recently accepted worrying proportions. According to Ahmad Mansour, an expert in Islamism and integration, the emotional distance of many young people has intensified Germany and Europe as a result of the Middle East conflict. This development is no longer ignorable: "We are under a massive wave of radicalization, which of course will also turn into terror in extreme cases," explains Mansour. He points out that after the attacks on October 7, the inquiries regarding Islamism and anti -Semitism rose to hundreds of a few a day, a sign of the increasing tensions in society. In addition, Islamist groups have shifted their recruitment strategies to social media in order to bring young people to a majority society at a distance. All of these changes indicate an alarming development, which could lead to both political and social consequences, such as fear and violence on the streets

At the same time, there is a worrying trend in Germany, where critics of Islam and Islamism are increasingly threatened by force. In his article, Ahmad Mansour clearly emphasized that political Islam and increasing willingness to violence create a threatening atmosphere. Otto Stürstenberger, a well -known Islam critic, was recently attacked in Mannheim. This is reminiscent of previous incidents, such as the attacks on Charlie Hebdo or the teacher Samuel Paty. In the current climate, many people who address such critical topics have to live under police protection - an alarming sign of the state of freedom of expression in Germany. As FOCUS The security situation is therefore not only for those affected critical for the entire society. The erosion of debate culture makes people who have the courage to express their opinion, more and more difficult to live without fear of reprisals.

It is crucial that Germany clearly communicates and defends its values, Mansour said. The narrowing of the discourse and the lack of an honest examination of the challenges that integration entails are the focus of the problems. "It is sad to see that many do not want to see this reality," says Mansour, who also emphasizes that the situation will remain serious in 2025 if crucial steps to improve integration and combat extremism are not taken.