Youth fire brigade excludes 14-year-olds due to right-wing extremists

Youth fire brigade excludes 14-year-olds due to right-wing extremists

In a trend-setting decision, the volunteer fire brigade in Lübz excluded a 14-year-old youth who noticed by sharing right-wing radical slogans and images with anti-constitutional symbols. Mayor Astrid Becker von Die Linke made it clear that the fire brigade has no radical right -wing problem and that the procedure was carried out in close coordination with the city. In a joint statement, the incident was considered seriously and emphasized that racism and extremism in the fire brigade have no place. This is a unique incident that does not reflect the general attitude of the fire brigade, says Becker. The member was immediately excluded after a thorough examination of the facts, and an advertisement for the use of indicators of unconstitutional organizations was filed. This decision was not made lightly; The city had hardly any choice, as Becker explained.

"The youth fire brigade is a place of learning and lived democracy," emphasizes Becker. Young people have to understand the consequences of their actions, and those who disregard the basic values of the youth fire brigade can not be part of them. Such incidents also highlight the current situation of right -wing extremism in Germany, which is seen as the greatest threat to the security of the country.

right -wing extremism in Germany

According to an investigation by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, there are around 32,000 people with right -wing extremists. Around 13,000 of them are considered violent. In recent years, there has been a worrying increase in anti-democratic attitudes and violent attacks. In 2020 alone, over 23,000 right -wing extremists were registered, including an increase in violent incidents from 986 to 1,092. The terrifying profile of the perpetrators shows that over 90 percent of the right -wing extremists are committed by men, with women also active in militant neo -Nazi groups.

right -wing extremism not only manifests itself through violence, but also by sharing and spreading agitation on social media. In recent years, numerous right -wing extremist organizations and groups in Germany have been banned in order to counteract the growing influence. This includes the Bund of German National Socialists, which is considered one of the most active neo -Nazi groups.

The mayor Becker emphasizes that the fire brigade Lübz should be a role model for other organizations, especially when it comes to dealing with extremist tendencies. Your appeal to the members: racism and extremism must not have any space here, and it is the duty of everyone to oppose that.

In times when the willingness to violence and the number of right -wing extremists increase, a clear attitude against these ideologies is essential. The decision of the volunteer fire brigade in Lübz could serve as a signal for other organizations to also clearly position themselves against extremism.

For further information and backgrounds on right-wing extremist organizations and their fighting, visit the pages of Freedom of expression lawyer and Federal Center for Political Education .