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Ex-HDJ activists rise to AfD power roles as Saxony-Anhalt vote nears
politics18 hours ago

Ex-HDJ activists rise to AfD power roles as Saxony-Anhalt vote nears

A POLITICO investigation shows four former members of the banned neo-Nazi Heimattreue Deutsche Jugend (HDJ) now hold influential positions around AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in Saxony-Anhalt, including roles as his spokesman, chief staff potential, and manifesto drafters. The HDJ’s history of promoting a neo-Nazi elite—aligned with Hitler Youth ideals—has prompted scrutiny of the AfD’s ties to its past, even as Siegmund downplays previous involvement and focuses on other issues ahead of the September election.

San Diego shootings tied to hate manifesto calling for societal destruction
crime3 months ago

San Diego shootings tied to hate manifesto calling for societal destruction

Two teens opened fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three before dying by suicide; investigators found a 75-page manifesto praising extremist ideologies and calling for the destruction of the political system and a race war, with anti-Muslim, antisemitic and other hateful content. The FBI is reviewing the writings and online activity to understand how they were radicalized, while authorities recovered more than 30 firearms at related locations.

Eight-year jail for German anti-fascist tied to Budapest Day of Honour violence
world6 months ago

Eight-year jail for German anti-fascist tied to Budapest Day of Honour violence

A Hungarian court sentenced 25-year-old German anti-fascist Maja T to eight years for taking part in violence at Budapest’s Day of Honour, a major neo-Nazi rally. Extradited from Germany in 2024, she was convicted of involvement in violence as part of a criminal organisation, attacking nine people including German and Polish citizens; the sentence can be appealed.

Russian Volunteer Corps Commander Killed in Ukraine Combat
world8 months ago

Russian Volunteer Corps Commander Killed in Ukraine Combat

Denis Kapustin, leader of the far-right Russian Volunteer Corps fighting alongside Kyiv in Ukraine, was killed in action in the Zaporizhzhia region. Kapustin, known as White Rex, was a neo-Nazi and founder of the RVC, which aims to overthrow Putin and establish an ethnic Russian state. He was on Russia’s terrorist and extremist list and involved in far-right activities across Europe.

Swedish Minister's Shock Over Son's Far-Right Ties Sparks Political Debate
world1 year ago

Swedish Minister's Shock Over Son's Far-Right Ties Sparks Political Debate

A Swedish minister, Johan Forssell, was linked to a neo-Nazi scandal involving his son, which challenged his public stance on parental responsibility and crime prevention. Despite efforts to hide the story, it became public, highlighting tensions within Sweden's conservative government and its efforts to distance from far-right extremism ahead of elections. The scandal complicates the political landscape, especially for parties with roots in neo-Nazism trying to improve their image.

Ohio Leaders Unite Against Neo-Nazi March in Columbus
us-news1 year ago

Ohio Leaders Unite Against Neo-Nazi March in Columbus

Ohio officials, including the governor and Columbus' mayor, have condemned a neo-Nazi march in Columbus where participants waved swastika flags and shouted racial slurs. The demonstration, which involved around a dozen masked individuals, is part of a rising trend of White nationalist events in the U.S. Despite no arrests being made, the event drew significant backlash, prompting a unity march in response. Officials emphasized that hate and bigotry have no place in the state.

Ohio Leaders Unite Against Neo-Nazi March in Columbus
us-news1 year ago

Ohio Leaders Unite Against Neo-Nazi March in Columbus

Ohio leaders, including Governor Mike DeWine and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, condemned a neo-Nazi march in Columbus where participants displayed swastika flags. The officials emphasized that hate and bigotry have no place in the city or state, urging the group to leave and never return. Despite the march, no arrests were made, although some individuals were detained and released.