Overview

• Police in Speyer dissolved a youth event at a riding club following reports of xenophobic chants on Thursday evening.
• A witness reported hearing racist slogans, prompting law enforcement to attend the event and conduct participant checks.
• All 40 attendees were issued dispersal orders, and the police initiated criminal investigations for incitement and use of unconstitutional symbols.
• Authorities have not yet identified the individuals responsible for chanting the reported slogans.
• This incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing hate speech at youth gatherings under Germany's Volksverhetzung statutes.