Tag #Far-Right Extremism

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AfD Distributes Fake Deportation Tickets in Germany

The German far-right AfD party distributed nearly 30,000 fake airline tickets in Karlsruhe to promote 're-emigration' of immigrants before state elections on February 23rd, sparking a police investigation and condemnation from other parties.

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Dutch Court Sentences Two Men to Six Months for Racist Protests

In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Daniil S. (36) and John A. (26) received six-month prison sentences for projecting racist slogans like "Happy White 2023" and "White Lives Matter" onto public buildings in Rotterdam, Eindhoven, and Alkmaar between December 2022 and February 2023, actions linked to their in...

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AfD Restructures Youth Wing Amidst Extremism Concerns

Germany's far-right AfD party voted on January 12th to restructure its youth wing, the Young Alternative (JA), which the domestic intelligence service considers potentially extremist, to increase party control and prevent a potential ban. The new model requires membership, aligning activities with t...

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Antifascist Protest Prevents Far-Right Disruption in Madrid

A far-right group's threat to disrupt a book presentation by former Minister Irene Montero in Madrid's Lavapiés prompted over 200 antifascist counter-protesters to successfully prevent any disruption, highlighting rising tensions between far-right and antifascist groups in Spain.

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UK Freezes Assets of Far-Right Group Blood and Honour

The UK government froze the assets of the far-right group Blood and Honour, applying national sanctions for the first time against what it calls 'far-right terrorism,' impacting its funding and operations. This follows the government's suspicion of the group's involvement in terrorist activities and...

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Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...

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German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot Targeting Foreigners

A 37-year-old man in Halle, Germany, is on trial for allegedly building a bomb intended to kill foreigners; he claims it was a firecracker, but evidence includes a "bloody bomb" recipe, racist materials, and a video of him blowing up a dead bird.

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Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Governments to Act

A recent spate of hate crimes across Europe and the UK, including stabbings, vandalism, and online harassment, is prompting governments to increase efforts to combat hate speech and far-right extremism, raising concerns about the long-term impact on society and the balance between free speech and pr...

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Massive Protest Delays AfD Party Congress in Riesa

Approximately 15,000 protestors from across Germany, including 600 from Hamburg, successfully blocked key access roads to the AfD's federal party congress in Riesa, Saxony, delaying its commencement by two hours on the weekend of February 17-18, 2024.

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Security Guard Removed Over Far-Right Ties at UK Asylum Facility

A security guard at a Clearsprings Ready Homes facility housing vulnerable disabled asylum seekers in Clacton-on-Sea was removed from his post due to alleged far-right affiliations, raising concerns about the safety of residents in an area with high hate crime rates and following two recent court ca...

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Correctiv Faces Lawsuit Over Report on Far-Right Potsdam Meeting

Following Correctiv's January 2024 report on a November 2023 Potsdam meeting of right-wing and far-right individuals, including members of the AfD and CDU, participants are suing the outlet for allegedly misrepresenting discussions about deporting millions, potentially including German citizens; hun...

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Starmer Condemns Musk's Attacks on Phillips Amid Child Sexual Exploitation Debate

Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister condemned online attacks on Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, stemming from Elon Musk's posts accusing her of being a "rape genocide apologist", while rejecting further reviews into Oldham rape gang cases, demanding action instead.

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