Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
Summary
Germany's domestic intelligence agency reports a rise to almost 60,000 far-right extremists in the country last year, with many showing a potential for violence. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party’s membership increased, contributing to this rise, while left-wing extremism and threats from foreign intelligence agencies also grew.Key Facts
- The number of far-right extremists in Germany rose to 58,700 in the last year, up by more than 8,000.
- About 5,600 of these far-right extremists show a tendency toward violence.
- The AfD party’s membership grew to 70,000 in 2025 and is linked to the increase in right-wing extremists.
- The AfD won 152 seats in the 2024 federal election and is polling around 40% in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election.
- Far-right groups are recruiting young people through events like far-right music shows.
- The AfD was labeled a right-wing extremist group last year, but a court challenge suspended this classification; it remains a "suspected extremist organisation."
- Around 26,000 far-right extremists belong to the "Reichsbürger" and "Selbstverwalter" groups, which reject Germany’s government and laws.
- Left-wing extremism grew by 4,200 to 42,200 individuals, while Islamist extremism slightly increased to 28,645.
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