Officials initiate a nationwide drive to combat online hatred and abusive language.
The BKA reported that approximately 50% of the suspicious hate posts originated from right-wing extremist criminality. These included racist content and manipulative acts such as displaying swastikas or other Nazi symbols, plus anti-Semitic statements linked to the Middle East conflict.
The remaining third of cases were attributed to various areas, including foreign and religious ideologies. Additionally, the police investigated those that contained threats and insults directed at politicians or those in positions of authority. These posts even included detailed execution plans.
The BKA revealed that the number of police-documented hate postings had significantly increased over the past year. The total count went up from 3,396 to 8,011 instances, with cases stemming from foreign and religious ideologies growing four times over, and those from the right-wing ideology tripling. The BKA suggests that the increase is due to a greater exposure of this hidden realm.
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The authorities expressed their concern about the rise in hate posts on the Internet, particularly on action days, which often lead to agitation and escalate tensions. Wiesbaden, like many other cities, has seen an increase in such posts, attributed to various ideologies, including right-wing extremism. The BKA warned that these posts can sometimes contain detailed plans for executions against individuals in positions of authority.
