Overview

• As of April 2025, Germany's security agencies are monitoring 575 individuals classified as 'Gefährder,' down from 613 in February 2023.
• Religiously motivated extremism accounts for 458 of the cases, making it the largest category within the list.
• The Bundeskriminalamt emphasizes that the classification process is conducted by federal states based on individuals' residence, with each case evaluated individually.
• Authorities stress that the number of 'Gefährder' does not directly correlate to the overall threat level in any specific category of politically motivated crime.
• The designation applies to individuals deemed likely to commit serious politically motivated crimes, such as murder or attacks on public order and national defense.