By Anna Friedrich | Fundraising Manager
Dear supporter,
Far-right violence and intimidation continue to escalate across Germany. In a recent surge in Cottbus, right-wing extremists attacked a pastor, threatened civil society actors in public, and vandalised a synagogue with Nazi symbols. These developments are not isolated incidents: 2025 saw the highest level of right-wing violence since 2016, with more than 1,500 violent offenses and over 41,000 politically motivated far-right crimes recorded nationwide. At the same time, democratic initiatives and organizations working against extremism are increasingly coming under political pressure, while essential federal funding programs such as “Demokratie leben!” face significant cuts.
Our ongoing work focuses on supporting local initiatives, strengthening democratic engagement, documenting right-wing violence, and raising awareness about the growing normalization of extremist rhetoric and attacks - online and offline. Through monitoring, advocacy, public education, and direct exchange with affected communities, we help protect democratic spaces and support those standing up against hate and intimidation. Recent democratic successes, such as the defeat of the AfD district candidate in Uckermark, also demonstrate the importance and impact of sustained local civic engagement.
Learn more about our work and recent areas of focus in this field here:
Standing up to right-wing extremism and populism (German language)
All of this work remains possible thanks to your continued solidarity and support. Together, we strengthen democracy where it matters most: in everyday life.
Warm regards from the Amadeu Antonio Foundation,
Anna
If you have follow-up questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at spenden@amadeu-antonio-stiftung.de
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