Arson attack on Buntes Meißen”: Police are investigating right-wing extremists!

Arson attack on Buntes Meißen”: Police are investigating right-wing extremists!

On the night of Monday, July 7, 2025, there was an arson attack on the grounds of the “Buntes Meißen” association, which called the police to the scene. This alarming event is not the first of its kind for the club, which has already been the target of a series of attacks since autumn 2024. How ZVW Reportedly, the emergency services found inflammatory slogans near the crime scene, which fuels the suspicion that there is a right-wing extremist background.

The association, which promotes diversity and integration, has suffered repeated attacks in recent months. In particular, in the fall of 2024, both the Diakonie and the association were the target of extremely inappropriate actions, ranging from the dumping of excrement bags to 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, he was targeted by state security. He is currently being investigated for incitement to hatred, threats and damage to property.

Right-wing extremism on the rise

What does this mean in the larger context? The Office for the Protection of the Constitution recently published alarming figures on right-wing extremist crimes. In 2024, a total of 37,835 right-wing extremist criminal and violent crimes were registered, an increase of 47.4% compared to the previous year. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in physical assault crimes with a xenophobic background, which rose by 4.8% to 916 cases Protection of the Constitution.

These numbers reflect a broader trend that is worrying: the number of violent right-wing extremists has increased to around 15,300 people. Such developments not only cast a shadow on cities like Meissen, but also make it clear that there is a serious problem in society. Issues such as asylum, migration and anti-queer sentiment are at the center of right-wing extremist agitation and create a climate of fear and uncertainty.

A call to action

The “Buntes Meißen” association stated in a press release that there is a connection between the identity of the suspect and the repeated attacks. It is hoped that further support will be received from the community and authorities to prevent such attacks in the future and to promote an open and tolerant society.

In times when divisions in society are becoming increasingly clear, it is to be hoped that moral courage and cohesion will become more of a focus in Meißen and beyond. The events surrounding the club should serve as a warning that every individual must work for a society that values ​​diversity and humanity.