An increase in right-wing related aggression toward the north.

Radicalism - An increase in right-wing related aggression toward the north.

Defenders of the constitution have noticed a surge in politically-inspired crimes from the far-right in Schleswig-Holstein during 2023. The number of incidents went up by 276 to a total of 975 offenses, as mentioned by Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack (CDU) during a presentation of the most recent constitution protection report. Despite the fact that half of the crimes were categorized as "propaganda offenses," the number of violent incidents also rose from 46 to 81 events.

In addition to this, there has been a rise of approximately 10% in "Reichsbürger" and the so-called self-governing groups, totalling approximately 700 individuals. Among those, around 30 individuals were found to be prepared for violence, as shared by the head of the constitution protection department, Torsten Holleck. The Interior Minister went on to stress, "the increased activities of various groups from this spectrum and the high potential for violence leading up to concrete coup plans make this scene a threat to the liberal democratic system and community safety."

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1. To address the rising extremism in Schleswig-Holstein, the CDU, led by Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, has emphasized the need for robust protection of the constitution against acts of violence and terrorism.
2. The increase in right-wing aggression has also been noticed in the protection of the constitution report, which highlights the surge in politically-motivated crimes, including terrorist threats and violent incidents.
3. Sabine Sütterlin-Waack also expressed concerns about the growth of "Reichsbürger" and self-governing groups in Schleswig-Holstein, many of whom possess an extreme ideology and are prepared for violence, posing a significant threat to the region's safety and democratic values.
4. Given this escalating situation, continuous efforts are being made to monitor and investigate these extremist groups, ensuring that their criminal activities related to propagating extremism, terrorism, and violence are brought to justice under the law.

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