Active clubs or right danger? Experts warn of new recruitment strategies

Am 12.04.2025 thematisiert die Tagesschau die Gefahren von "Active Clubs", die junge Männer zu rechtsextremen Ideologien führen.
On April 12, 2025, the Tagesschau addresses the dangers of "Active Clubs" that lead young men to right -wing extremist ideologies. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Active clubs or right danger? Experts warn of new recruitment strategies

Hanau, Deutschland - Young men are increasingly meeting in so-called “Active Clubs”, where they practice fitness training, boxing match and Jiu-Jitsu. These clubs are supposed to promote fun and camaraderie, but experts warn of a dangerous breeding ground for right -wing violent infections. In a recent report by Tagessche is discussed that acquaintances are Right -wing extremist scene are apparently involved in these activities.

In these clubs, rights actively train for street fights and plan an alleged “system fall”. The security authorities observe these developments and examine how right -wing networks organize and recruit in Germany. The “Active Clubs” themed in the report are therefore a serious challenge for society.

dangerous ideologies and radicalization

The link between sport and right -wing extremist ideology is not new, but experts see a worrying increase in such activities. This form of radicalization is accompanied by a growing number of right -wing extremists in Germany. According to the Federal Center for Political Education there were a total of 23,604 right-wing extremists, including 1,092 violent acts. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution estimates that around 32,000 people in Germany are attached to right -wing extremist attitudes, of which 13,000 are considered violent.

This alarming phenomenon is reinforced by tragic incidents such as the right -wing extremist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, in which Tobias R. murdered nine people from racist motifs. Such acts show the extreme radicalization, which is often favored by networks on the Internet.

social and political reactions

The increasing willingness to violence within the right -wing extremist scene also has an impact on the social and political mood in Germany. Many politicians and citizens feel threatened, which even leads to some mayors lay down their offices for fear for their security. The necessary measures to counteract right -wing extremism were decided by the Federal Government in the form of prohibited right -wing extremists.

Nevertheless, the discrepancy between the official figures of the authorities and the estimates of NGOs remains a major problem with regard to the number of victims of right violence. While the Federal Criminal Police Office speaks of 109 homicides, non -governmental organizations appreciate the number to at least 213.

The national security situation is further destabilized by the presence and activity of these violent groups. Experts warn that right -wing extremism is the greatest threat to security in Germany.

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OrtHanau, Deutschland
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