The German police performed a raid on a neo-Nazi underground battle occasion in Hachenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, on Saturday night.
German Police and Der Dritte Weg
The occasion, organized by the right-wing extremist political occasion Der Dritte Weg, attracted roughly 130 attendees, together with a number of Dutch nationals and minors. The raid, involving round 200 cops, started at 9:30 p.m. and lasted till 2:30 a.m. the next morning.
On the venue, authorities found a boxing ring and members sporting martial arts apparel. The police seized quite a few gadgets indicative of right-wing extremist ideology, in addition to some medication and a weapon.
German Inside Minister Michael Ebling emphasised that such gatherings, whereas showing innocent, serve to strengthen right-wing extremist networks. He acknowledged that the operation in Hachenburg sends a transparent message that the federal government will resolutely oppose those that problem Germany’s democratic order.
The occasion’s organizers reportedly have connections to Der Dritte Weg, a neo-Nazi group lively in Germany since 2013 with roughly 800 members. This group has been increasing its affect, significantly in southern Germany and Rhineland-Palatinate, and is beneath surveillance by safety providers.
Der Dritte Weg (The Third Method) is a small far-right and neo-Nazi political occasion in Germany. The occasion promotes a nationalist ideology. Their platform consists of positions such because the nationalization of key industries, promotion of German ethnic id, opposition to immigration, and withdrawal from NATO.
Whereas no arrests had been made throughout the raid, the police are investigating whether or not possession of the seized gadgets is punishable. The presence of Dutch youngsters on the occasion has raised further issues in regards to the unfold of neo-Nazi ideology throughout borders.
