Overview

• Victim advocacy groups documented 3,453 incidents of right-wing, racist, and antisemitic violence in 2024, a one-third increase from the previous year, compared to 1,478 cases reported by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA).
• Counseling centers recorded nine deaths linked to right-wing violence in 2024, including high-profile cases like the Solingen arson attack that killed a family of four.
• Munich saw a 20% rise in advisory cases, with nearly 700 victims supported in 2024, as police also reported a 10.5% increase in politically right-wing crimes.
• NGOs and human rights organizations are pressing the federal government to implement a legally binding national action plan, secure permanent funding for victim support services, and address legal gaps hindering effective prosecution.
• Victims frequently report feeling abandoned by the legal system, citing lengthy procedures, rapid case closures, and under-recognition of right-wing motives in crimes.