Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
Germany's domestic intelligence agency reports that the number of far-right extremists in the country has risen to nearly 60,000. The report attributes much of this growth to the political success of the AfD party and warns of increasing threats to German democracy.
Why it matters
The rise of extremist groups and the mainstreaming of the AfD represent a significant political challenge to the stability of one of Europe's largest economies.
Image source, Getty Images By George Wright Published 30 June 2026 Right-wing extremists remain the greatest threat to German democracy and their number increased significantly to 58,700 last year, the country's domestic intelligence service says.
The article relies on official intelligence reports and provides context on the AfD's electoral performance, maintaining a journalistic tone.
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