Brand attack on Colorful Meißen: Police investigate against right -wing extremists!

Brand attack on Colorful Meißen: Police investigate against right -wing extremists!

In the night of Monday, July 7, 2025, there was an arson attack on the grounds of the "Buntes Meißen" association that called on the plan. This alarming event is not the first of this kind for the association, which has been the target of a series of attacks since autumn 2024. As ZVW found the forces near the crime scene, which is what the assumption is that the assumption is is a right -wing background.

The association, which is committed to diversity and integration, has repeatedly suffered from attacks in the past few months. Especially in autumn 2024, both the Diakonie and the Association were the goal of extremely inappropriate actions, starting with the shelf from feces and fake grenades. A suspected perpetrator has now been identified: a 43-year-old German from Meißen, who according to Saxon at the end of 2024. Investigations are currently underway against him for incitement, threat and property damage.

right -wing extremism in an increase

What does this mean in a larger context? The protection of the constitution has recently published alarming figures on right -wing extremists. In 2024, 37,835 right-wing extremist criminal and violent acts were registered, an increase of 47.4 % compared to the previous year. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in assault offenses with xenophobic background, which have risen by 4.8 % to 916 cases, so Constitutional protection .

These numbers reflect a broader trend that is worrying: the personal potential of violence -oriented right -wing extremists has risen to around 15,300 people. Such developments not only throw a shadow on cities like Meißen, but also make it clear that there is a serious problem in society. The topics such as asylum, migration and queer hostility are at the center of the right -wing extremist agitation and create a climate of fear and uncertainty.

A call to action

The association "Colorful Meißen" said in a press release that there is a connection between the identity of the suspect and the repeated attacks. One hopes for further support for the community and the authorities to prevent such attacks in the future and to promote an open and tolerant society.

In times when divisions in society become increasingly clear, it remains to be hoped that civil courage and cohesion in Meißen and, moreover, focus more on the focus. The events related to the association should serve as a warning that each one has to work for a society that appreciates diversity and humanity.