The number of politically motivated acts of violence rose significantly in the first eleven months of 2025 compared to the previous year. A total of 3,449 politically motivated violent crimes were recorded, compared to 3,418 in the previous year. An answer from the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) to a question from AfD member of the Bundestag Martin Hess shows that the increase was motivated by left-wing voters crimes According to preliminary figures, it is particularly large – but the number of right-wing extremist acts of violence remains significantly higher.
By November 30, 2026, 931 violent acts with a left-wing background were registered. In the same period last year there were 644. However, the number of violent acts motivated by right-wing extremism has also increased. While 1,243 acts were recorded from January to November 30, 2024, the number rose to 1,302 in the same period in 2025.
Acts of violence include loud Federal Ministry of the Interior including bodily harm, arson, homicide and attempted homicide, breach of the peace, explosives offenses, robbery, extortion and sexual offenses.
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