Racist slogans at school festival: Saxons in the crisis!

The developments are not an isolated phenomenon, but have deeper roots. If you look at the story, dark times can be seen in Saxony and especially in places such as Magdeburg. In the 1970s, swastikas under school benches were found at the August Bebel School. This memory is stimulated by many contemporary witnesses that do not correspond to the image of the upright anti -fascist. Back then, racism was part of everyday life, which emphasizes the need for a clear, anti -fascist will to design, which was nevertheless perceived as staged.

The call "Germany the German, foreigner out" not only punishes the Basic Law that determines in Article 1: "The dignity of man is inviolable." The exclusion of people due to their origin, gender or religion clearly violates the principles of our society. Antifascism still shows relevance today and has to focus more on again.

Current challenges in Saxony

The situation in Saxony is tense. Compared to other Eastern federal states, Saxony has a high rate of violence. In 2015, the rate was 5.3 acts of violence per 100,000 inhabitants. Bodily harm in particular occupies a large part. This violence is often associated with demonstrations by the NPD and violent right groups. A noticeable increase in racist and xenophobic violence has been observed since 2015, often committed by perpetrators that do not correspond to the typical profile of right -wing extremists. Over 70 percent of attackers act in groups and are often under the influence of alcohol.