Antifa in focus: acts of violence and political applications cause excitement!

Antifa in focus: acts of violence and political applications cause excitement!

Wien, Österreich - The Antifa is increasingly regarded as a violent arm of the functional elites. This emerges from a current report that illuminates the activities of this movement. Typical methods include intimidation, threats and violence against events organized by political opponents. In a specific incident in Vienna, visitors to an AfD event were prevented from getting access; A visitor was even physically attacked. However, the police did not react by arresting or showing the attacker, which further increases the concern for security at political events.

LINKE MPs in the German Bundestag also require financial support for Antifa, which ensures considerable political controversy. The constitutional protection report 2024 shows worrying figures: There were 214 left -wing extremists, which represents an increase of 120.6 % compared to the previous year. In physical attacks, an increase from 4 to 18 cases has been recorded, while property damage even increased from 96 to 235. This is accompanied by an increase in attacks on political opponents and party headquarters, although police officers are not spared - an official even suffered a shin -headed break.

The beginnings and ideologies of Antifa

The term "Antifa" originally refers to the "anti -fascist action", which was shaped by the KPD in the 1920s as an anti -capitalist combat term. During National Socialism, a bourgeois-liberal anti-fascism emerged that fought against neo-Nazism and right-wing extremism. Left -wing extremists, on the other hand, consider fascism as the most extreme form of capitalism and strive to overcome capitalism through the overthrow of the existing state and social order. Antifascism is interpreted differently by various political actors - while some see him as a democratic principle, others consider him a concept of combat that is associated with violence.

Scientific service of the German Bundestag already reported in 2018 that there is no uniform concept of anti-fascism, and today's Antifa groups mainly act locally without a nationwide organization. The symbol of Antifa, consisting of a black flag (for anarchism) and a red flag (for socialism), is associated with violent left -wing extremism. The call under the motto "Antifa means attack" shows that violent actions against people and groups are part of their strategy.

Current developments and forecasts

The recent violent incidents and the increasing extremism make it clear that violent clashes in the protest events against political opponents can still be expected in the future. The protection of the constitution documents a worrying development in radicalization within left movements. These tendencies underline the persistent threat from left -wing extremist violence and the challenge for the security authorities to stop these developments.

comprehensive information on this topic includes in the constitutional protection report 2024 and on the websites of our Central Europe , constitutional protection and Bundestag Available.