Thuringian Intelligence Warns of Rising Right-Wing Extremism

The AfD is identified as a dominant force in the extremist landscape, posing a significant threat to democracy in Thuringia.

The Thuringian Verfassungsschutz report highlights a growing threat to democracy from right-wing extremism, with a significant increase in the number of identified extremists.
The AfD's Thuringian branch is noted for its substantial growth, with membership rising to 1,650, driven by a nationalist agenda focused on anti-asylum and migration policies.
Extremists are increasingly using populism and disinformation to destabilize the state, portraying it as a failing 'system'.
Other right-wing parties, such as Die Heimat and Der III. Weg, have seen stagnation, while independent extremist movements and 'Reichsbürger' groups gain traction.
Concerns are raised about the AfD's use of national socialist language, which normalizes extremist rhetoric and broadens its societal acceptance.