Telegram as a breeding ground for right -wing extremist terror: identified over 650 Germans!

Telegram as a breeding ground for right -wing extremist terror: identified over 650 Germans!

Sachsen, Deutschland - Telegram has developed into the preferred communication platform for right -wing extremist groups. More than 650 Germans are active in various “terrorist gram” groups that propagate problematic content and glorifying violent ideologies. These groups offer instructions on the weapon construction and the production of explosives, as well as graphics against minorities characterized by violent threats, including Jewish and black people. A user from Saxony proudly posted an image with an SS symbol and a swastika flag, which underlines the worrying content in these networks. According to Tagesschau , the members also discuss specific attack scenarios, including bombings and knife attacks.

The participation of young people is particularly alarming, including 12 and 13 year olds. The security authorities, in particular the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, have great difficulty monitoring these groups. Sinan Selen, Vice President of the Federal Office, criticized Telegram for the measures inadequate in his eyes against radical content. Contrary to this criticism, the company emphasizes that more than 81,000 groups have been removed since 2022.

dangerous networks and global effects

The analysis of experts shows that the term “terror gram” describes a network of violent and right -wing extremists. Right -wing extremism has achieved new dimensions through the Internet. This is what a user calls the ominous "Day X" - a possible day of the collapse of the democratic order. The devastating attack by a right -wing terrorist in Bratislava 2022, in which two people were killed, was also triggered by inspiration from "Terrorgram". Professional monitoring and the recording of these networks are essential to narrow the spread of extremism.

Telegram itself has established itself as a global messaging service with 700 million users. The company has a clear positioning to support freedom of expression, but rejects grades, which is criticized not to adequately act against problematic content. Telegram is exposed to enormous pressure

The role of the Internet in radicalization

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution describes in a comprehensive brochure how the Internet acts as an engine of right -wing extremist radicalization. Platforms such as Telegram, Facebook and X not only theorize hatred - they also promote the networking and recruitment of new followers. These online activities are not purely placative, but use subtle messages and ideological mixes to influence the perception of the public.

Digialization also enables dynamic processes that can lead to right -wing terrorist acts of violence. These developments are clearly shown in the attacks that have been committed by right -wing extremists in recent years, such as the attacks in Halle and Hanau. Security authorities therefore work intensively on identifying anonymous actors and working with international partners in order to effectively counter these challenges. In addition, sustainable self -regulation of the operators of large platforms is required to combat the spread of hatred and agitation.

Another aspect that must be observed is the need for civil society and the online community to take measures against extremist content. In this complex interaction from politics, society and digitization, everyone involved must work together to effectively combat radicalization and right -wing extremism on the Internet.