Nationwide police action against hate on the Internet: MV sets signs!

Nationwide police action against hate on the Internet: MV sets signs!

Today's nationwide action against hate and agitation on the Internet, which was coordinated in particular by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), has drawn attention to a serious problem. The initiative was based on the desire, the alleged authors of criminal hate postings, which have increased significantly in recent years. N-tv in this campaign in more than 140 Investigation procedures were carried out nationwide.

In addition, over 65 search resolutions that have been enforced, as well as numerous interrogations of accused. It is particularly interesting that the day of action has been taking place regularly for several years and therefore always sets a sign against brutalization and attacking behavior on the Internet. According to the BKA, around two thirds of criminal hate posting can be assigned to the right spectrum, while there are also cases from the left, religious and foreign sector, such as sueddeutsche.de determined.

case study Neubrandenburg

in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is also active, albeit without special search measures in the country. The State Criminal Police Office plans to make a disability to a case from Neubrandenburg, which refers to insults against AfD politician Alice Weidel. The context of this interrogation lies in the increased allegations for sedition and other criminal statements that circulate on the Internet. This was also taken up by Zeit.de

The deeds are not only worrying, but also in the number alarming: Last year, over 10,700 crimes in connection with hate posting were registered, which corresponds to an increase of around 34 percent compared to 2023. The North Rhine-Westphalian Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) commented: "Digital arsonists must not hide". These numbers underline the need for such actions and make it clear that the digital climate is becoming increasingly poisonous.

a problem for society as a whole

It is noteworthy that such an action is not only important for right -wing extremists, but also for other ideological currents that are feared by the Internet on aggressive statements. Politicians and ministers emphasize the responsibility that everyone bears in the digital community in order to act against hatred and agitation. The action day is a strong signal to everyone who uses digital communication as a platform for insulting and discriminatory statements.

Overall, this campaign shows that the authorities try to meet the challenges of the digital world and to meet the increasing number of cases of hate postings. The continuous observation and combating of this problem therefore remains a central concern of the security authorities.