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German far-right met to plan ‘mass deportations’

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned an alleged far-right meeting where plans to deport millions of people, including German citizens, were discussed. The secret gathering, reported by Correctiv, included senior figures from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and neo-Nazis from Germany and Austria.

The focus was on “remigration,” the removal of individuals with non-German ethnic backgrounds. Despite the AfD officially rejecting remigration, participants reportedly expressed doubts about its feasibility, with some supporting the idea for years. Chancellor Scholz emphasized that discrimination based on ethnic origins would not be tolerated in Germany, and participants may face investigation by the intelligence agency.

Correctiv investigative outlet revealed that around 20 individuals, including senior AfD members and neo-Nazis, attended a secret meeting near Berlin to discuss the deportation of people with non-German ethnic backgrounds, even if they are citizens of Germany. The meeting reportedly took place near Potsdam last November, with Correctiv noting the participation of two members of the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU) party. Although the AfD officially rejects remigration, internal contradictions were exposed by Gerrit Huy, an AfD member of the German Parliament, who affirmed the party’s commitment to remigration. The AfD confirmed the attendance of Roland Hartwig at the meeting but denied any shift in its migration policy.

Chancellor Scholz, responding to the report, stated that Germany would not allow differentiation based on immigrant backgrounds and that participants in the alleged meeting could face investigation by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the domestic intelligence agency. He underscored the importance of learning from history and emphasized that discrimination based on ethnic origins would not be tolerated in the country. The far-right AfD is currently the second-largest party in Germany, trailing behind the CDU, and has faced scrutiny over its stance on immigration and alleged ties to extremist groups.

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German Politician Detained Following Complaint Over Nazi Slogan

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A young politician from the far-right in Germany was arrested on allegations of displaying Nazi symbols, specifically after the “Sieg Heil” phrase was heard from the headquarters of a fraternity he is associated with. Daniel Halemba, who was elected to the Bavarian parliament recently, was detained just hours before he could gain immunity as an Alternative for Germany (AfD) MP during the parliamentary swearing-in. However, he was later released as a judge deemed him not a flight risk.

Halemba is among the 32 AfD members elected, marking the party’s best-ever performance in Bavaria, where it now stands as the largest opposition party. His immunity was lifted by the new legislature on Monday, but he expressed his intent to engage in parliamentary proceedings.

The police conducted a raid in Würzburg last month at the Teutonia Prag student fraternity’s premises following complaints from neighbors about hearing “Sieg Heil” chants from within. The police confirmed the allegations and confiscated prohibited material. Halemba is currently under investigation for suspected sedition and possessing banned symbols, both of which are unlawful in Germany. Prosecutors also suggested that he might have attempted to influence other fraternity members to alter their statements.

In a video shared on social media prior to his arrest, Halemba criticized the authorities, claiming that they were using an unjust arrest warrant against him. His lawyer, Dubravko Mandic, rejected the allegations, labeling them as baseless. Katrin Ebner-Steiner, the leader of the AfD in the Bavarian parliament, denounced the prosecution as politically motivated.

The AfD has recently witnessed record election results, securing the third position in the Bavarian elections and the second position in the state of Hesse. The party is consistently polling second nationwide, with Germany’s next federal election scheduled for 2025.

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Bavaria election: Toxic campaign heralds big vote for Germany’s populists

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In Germany’s largest state, Bavaria, voters recently participated in a contentious parliamentary election marked by a toxic atmosphere and the rise of populist forces. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) aimed for a strong showing but faced accusations of manipulating the truth for political gain, while claiming to be victims of physical attacks and threats.

Tino Chrupalla, an AfD co-leader, was hospitalized after an incident during an election rally, which the party described as a “physical attack,” though police found no evidence of poisoning. Alice Weidel, another AfD co-leader, was placed in a safe house by Swiss police due to security concerns, even though she was on holiday abroad at the time.

On the other side, the Bavarian Greens faced hostility from right-wing factions, including physical attacks on their co-leader Katharina Schulze. Bavaria, once a tranquil and conservative stronghold, is experiencing turmoil as it grapples with various crises, including the Ukrainian refugee influx and the transition to renewable energy.

Despite these challenges, the government has managed to avert economic catastrophe, but public sentiment remains gloomy. The political landscape in Bavaria is increasingly polarized, with right-wing populists gaining traction by opposing climate reforms and presenting themselves as victims of persecution.

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