Overview

• The Max-Planck-Gymnasium in Duisburg was evacuated Thursday morning due to violent threats linked to right-wing extremism.
• Police confirmed the evacuation and are patrolling the area as investigations into the threat emails continue.
• This incident is part of a broader pattern of escalating threats targeting schools in Duisburg and across Germany since late 2024.
• Recent months have also seen closures of other Duisburg schools and nationwide disruptions due to coordinated extremist threats.
• The Max-Planck-Gymnasium has faced ongoing security challenges, including vandalism, arson, and intimidation by local youth gangs.