The German police carried out a raid on a neo-Nazi underground struggle 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 contributors sporting martial arts apparel. The police seized quite a few objects 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 said 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 energetic in Germany since 2013 with roughly 800 members. This group has been increasing its affect, notably in southern Germany and Rhineland-Palatinate, and is underneath surveillance by safety companies.
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 identification, opposition to immigration, and withdrawal from NATO.
Whereas no arrests have been made throughout the raid, the police are investigating whether or not possession of the seized objects is punishable. The presence of Dutch youngsters on the occasion has raised extra issues concerning the unfold of neo-Nazi ideology throughout borders.
