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German Schools Targeted by Extremist Flyer Campaign

The Identitäre Bewegung's coordinated effort to distribute flyers has prompted swift actions by Bavarian and Baden-Württemberg authorities to counter youth radicalization.

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Ein Flyer, der von der Identitären Bewegung an Schulen verteilt wird, wird vor einem Gymnasium in Neu-Ulm gehalten.
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Overview

  • Flyers from the right-wing extremist group Identitäre Bewegung have been distributed at schools in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and reportedly in northern Germany.
  • The flyers, titled 'Lehrer hassen diese Fragen,' contain messages promoting ethnic homogeneity, 'Remigration,' and fear-based narratives targeting youth anxieties.
  • Bavarian schools in cities like Munich and Augsburg have reported multiple incidents, while Baden-Württemberg confirmed two cases and established a task force to address the issue.
  • Bavaria has introduced regular constitutional education sessions, and Baden-Württemberg plans to implement a new media and information literacy course to combat disinformation and radicalization.
  • Experts warn that the campaign targets vulnerable adolescents aged 13–16, aiming to exploit identity issues and recruit them into extremist ideologies.