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Hitler salute in Bautzen: Young people cause excitement at the demonstration!
In Bautzen there were right-wing extremist incidents at a demonstration and a dance party, and investigations are ongoing.
Hitler salute in Bautzen: Young people cause excitement at the demonstration!
What happened in Bautzen on February 25, 2024 causes discomfort and raises questions. During a large demonstration against right-wing extremism, to which hundreds of people flocked and called for a respectful society with banners such as “Never again is now”, a spicy incident occurred: Armin R., a 20-year-old, showed the Hitler salute and insulted police officers. This happened around 3:30 p.m. on Taucherstrasse, where people had gathered to send a clear signal against right-wing ideologies. This is reported by the Sächsische.de.
Armin R. was no stranger to such incidents; He had already been reported for similar acts, including on the Trilex train. At his court hearing today, which took place at the Bautzen District Court under the chairmanship of judge Jana Ritschel, he was convicted for violating Section 86a of the Criminal Code. The court ordered him to do 50 hours of community service. The judge also warned him that he would have to expect further legal consequences if he behaved similarly.
Social backgrounds
Armin R.'s family situation is rather difficult; he grew up in an overwhelmed family and apparently sought recognition in right-wing groups. This is a phenomenon that doesn't just affect Armin R. In general, there is a worrying trend in the right-wing extremist milieu: According to the Protection of the Constitution The potential number of violent right-wing extremists was recently around 15,300 people. In 2024, the number of right-wing extremist crimes rose to 37,835, a significant increase of 47.4% compared to the previous year. These developments underscore the urgency of combating such ideologies in society.
Interestingly, Bautzen was not alone in such incidents. Just recently, a similar incident occurred at a public dance festival when unknown people gave a Nazi salute and shouted unconstitutional slogans. The organizer immediately informed the police, but the suspects had already disappeared when the officers arrived. The state security agency has now taken over the investigation and witnesses are being asked to come forward, reports n-tv.de.
A worrying trend
In summary, it is clear that the right-wing extremist scene in Germany is not only flourishing, but also seems to be moving towards bringing this attitude more into the center of society. According to the latest statistics, violent acts with a right-wing extremist background are increasingly occurring, especially against people with a migration background. The evaluation by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution for 2024 shows that the topics of flight and migration are also firmly anchored in the agitational rhetoric of right-wing extremists. We can only hope that the integrative efforts in our society bear fruit and such excesses become a thing of the past.