Germany Sees Surge in Terror Investigations Linked to Islamist and Unclassified Threats

The Generalbundesanwalt has initiated a record number of terrorism-related investigations this year, with a significant focus on Islamist and undefined extremist activities.

• The Generalbundesanwalt has launched 97 investigations into international Islamist terrorism in the first nine months of 2024.
• A notable increase has been observed in cases categorized as 'not assignable,' linked to the concept of 'delegitimization of the state.'
• Compared to seven such cases last year, 75 investigations have been initiated this year under the 'not assignable' category.
• Six investigations were related to suspected right-wing extremism, while eight were linked to left-wing terrorism.
• Concerns have been raised about the potential right-wing motivations behind many unclassified cases, indicating a growing threat to democratic stability.

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