"Authorities reported a significant rise in right-wing attacks on refugees in Berlin, with 77 assaults in 2024, highlighting growing far-right extremism in Germany."
"The alarming increase of attacks on asylum seekers corresponds with a 17 percent rise in far-right motivated crimes nationwide, reflecting a troubling trend in German society."
In 2024, Berlin reported 77 assaults on refugees and refugee centers, more than double the previous year, signaling an alarming increase in far-right extremism. This trend reflects a national rise in right-wing motivated crimes, with official data indicating about a 17 percent overall increase in such offenses. Political leaders, amidst a backdrop of rising violence and anti-migrant rhetoric, are proposing stricter border controls. Activists like Jian Omar and Clara B ü nger are highlighting the urgent need for action to address this escalating threat to refugee safety.
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