Right -wing extremist danger: youth groups are preparing for violence!
Right -wing extremist danger: youth groups are preparing for violence!
Villach, Österreich - On May 26, 2025, the Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), together with State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried (SPÖ) and Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, the head of the state protection management, published an alarming report on the increasing extremist dangers in Austria. According to the report, the number of right -wing extremists has increased to 1,486, which corresponds to an increase of 23% compared to the previous year. The core topic was concerned about the growing willingness to use violence and the armament of right -wing extremists.
The role of the Internet as a dangerous place of recruitment for young people is particularly noticeable. A terrifying example is a 16-year-old who coordinated a chat with 150 minors. In this, content was spread that glorified National Socialism and included murder fantasies against Jewish and Muslim people. The state bodies warn of the increasing international networking of the right -wing extremist scene that prepare violence in chat groups.
right -wing terrorist efforts in Germany
The situation is not only tense in Austria. In Germany, a right -wing terrorist association called "Last Wave of Defense" was recently excavated. Five suspects were arrested at raids in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hesse, including two 15-year-olds. They are accused of attempted murder and the establishment of a terrorist association. This group is responsible for violent offenses such as arson attacks on refugee accommodation, which illustrates the increase in right youth groups that are based on right -wing terrorist models.
Experts like Joe Düker from the Center for Monitoring, Analysis and Strategy (Cemas) report that more and more young adults are mobilizing online. The Covid 19 pandemic supported this process because many young people were increasingly active on social media during this time. Platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram are specifically used by right -wing extremists to recruit and organize young people.
radicalization as a problem for society as a whole
The causes of radicalization among young people are complex and complex. According to radicalization research, social, family and individual factors are crucial. Young people are often looking for meaning and a social role, which makes them vulnerable to extremist ideologies. Extremist actors use exactly these needs and promote violence to gain new members.
In Germany there are numerous prevention programs, such as the federal program "Democracy Live!", Which aims to counter extremist memberships and strengthen democratic values. Findings about the conditions that young people lead close to extremist ideologies are of central importance. Experts are calling for professional action if you suspect radicalization in order to avoid stigmatization of those affected.
In view of these developments, Karner emphasizes the need for personnel upgrade in the area of state protection and better monitoring of messenger services. This is considered essential to effectively counteract the growing dangers through extremist ideas.The situation remains tense, both in Austria and in Germany. The increased willingness to violence among young people and the use of new technologies through extremist groups illustrate the challenges with which society is faced in the prevention of extremism.
For further information about the current developments in the field of extremism proposal, we refer to the reporting of 5min.at, rbb24 and the German Youth Institute.
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