Investigated threats: the constitutional protection report 2023 presented

Investigated threats: the constitutional protection report 2023 presented

The recently presented constitutional protection report 2023 for Baden-Württemberg throws a disturbing light on the current threats to which democracy and security are exposed to. In a press conference, Interior Minister Thomas Strobl and Beate Bube, President of the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, presented the alarming results of the report.

According to Minister Strobl, democracy in Baden-Württemberg is under great pressure. The multitude and complexity of the threats range from growing anti -Semitism to espionage and cyber attacks to the increase in the Reich Citizens' scene. The Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 also illustrated the threat of Jewish life in Germany how the increase in anti -Semitic crimes last year.

There is special attention to the threat from espionage and cyber attacks of foreign states, especially Russia and China. These try to influence political, economic and social developments in order to undermine trust in the state and the government. The sensitization campaign against science espionage in Baden-Württemberg emphasizes the urgency of the protection of the innovative business location.

The Reich Citizens' scene represents a serious threat, since it continues to record the influx and comprises violent members. This can also be seen in a current legal proceedings against a "Reich citizen" association that is associated with terrorist activities.

Right -wing extremism remains a danger, despite the ban on two right -wing extremists in the past year. The threat of right -wing extremist motivated violent acts of individuals is still a concern of the security authorities.

Also in the focus of the protection of the constitution is the observation of the "Baptist Church Reliable Word Pforzheim" due to its extremist ideology and rejection of democratic principles.

The threat of Islamist extremism remains high, especially through the activities of the “Islamic State” in different regions. The radicalization over the Internet and social media is an increased risk of jihadist attacks.

Overall, the constitutional protection report 2023 shows a multi-layered threat situation in Baden-Württemberg, which requires a determined and coordinated countermeasures to protect democracy and security in the country.