Hooded attackers disturb the variety of event in Bad Freienwalde

Hooded attackers disturb the variety of event in Bad Freienwalde

Bad Freienwalde, Deutschland - in Bad Freienwalde there was an unfortunate incident today that the minds of the citizens: broken down. The planned event of the "Bad Freienwalde is colorful" initiative was attacked by about a dozen hooded people, just before the demonstration should begin at 12 p.m. Participants reported physical violence; Some were even hit in the face. The exact number of injuries has so far been unknown. Despite this attack, the organizers decided to continue the event, while the police arrived with 25 civil servants, some of which are heavily armed, to ensure security. However, it is unclear whether the attackers were taken up by the emergency services. In advance, the organizers had already reported uncomfortable incidents, such as tearing off and stealing about 40 posters, which also contained the atmospheric location. [rbb24 reports that…] (https://www.rbb24.de/politik/-2025/06/brandenburg-bad-freienwalde-bunt- Vielfalt-startung-angrein.html)

What is behind this outbreak of violence? In the region there is a climate of fear that not only affects Bad Freienwalde. Similar violent incidents occurred on June 23, 2023 in Altranft during a summer festival, where visitors were verbally harassed and then physically attacked. Eyewitnesses reported on a group of 20 to 30 Chechen adolescents who targeted festival visitors. A larger majority of the victims were injured. These incidents lead to an increasingly poignant feeling of uncertainty, especially in rural areas, where, including Bad Freienwalde and Prenzlau, the population is increasingly concerned about young people from the Caucasus. Paz.de describes how ...

a deep social problem

The debate about migrant crime is steadily increasing. The reporting on crimes in which people with a migration background are involved plays an important role in public perception and often leads to distorted perspectives. The police crime statistics are unable to map the full reality of crime, since it is significantly shaped by display behavior and police presence. The offenses of non -Germans are often overrepresented, which strongly influences the perception of crime in society. [BTW2025 reports that…] (https://btw2025.cemas.io/artikel/migrantische-kriminalitaet-unde---- Socialiclebatte)

A more precise view shows that migration per se is not a risk factor for crime. The structural conditions under which migrants: inside live are crucial. Unfortunately, too often, the connection between migrant origin and crime is drawn unreflected. Radicalization is an individual process and should not be bound to ethnicity. Right -wing extremism remains a significant threat to the peaceful coexistence of all citizens: inside in our society. It is time to develop preventive strategies that tackle social inequality and educational disadvantages.