Overview

• Mayor Christine Herntier alerted residents to a deliberate surge in right-wing extremist graffiti, symbols and public intimidation across Spremberg.
• The city council unanimously upheld its anti-extremism declaration, affirming a commitment to tolerance, diversity and respect.
• Brandenburg’s Verfassungsschutz is set to meet with local officials to plan surveillance deployments and expert assistance.
• School authorities and the Koordinierungsstelle Tolerantes Brandenburg will launch in-school informational programs and assign extra social workers to counter extremist influence.
• Local AfD councilors and a small Telegram-organized protest have deepened political rifts by demanding the mayor’s resignation and exploring a recall effort.