
Berlin: Left-Wing Extremist Violence Nearly Doubled in 2025
Antisemitic crimes in the German capital also reached a new high, with 2,112 incidents recorded last year.

Antisemitic crimes in the German capital also reached a new high, with 2,112 incidents recorded last year.

Espionage suspects allegedly collaborated with a third individual to distribute GPS-tracked parcels intended for sabotage.

German Greens urge deputies to go after Mayor Kai Wegner for his alleged crisis management failings—rather than the far-left perpetrators.

Germany is boosting intelligence staff and expanding digital powers to track far-left extremist networks—and, in theory, to strengthen public safety.

After Berlin was left in the dark by a left-wing attack on the power grid, now another deliberate attack has disrupted electricity to 900 German households.

Power is expected to be restored to all customers on Thursday afternoon, Stromnetz Berlin said.

An ‘Antifa Kommando’ post on a far-left website took credit for the blaze that destroyed the Thurn und Taxis lodge, accusing Princess Gloria of “reactionary” views.

Party members are being attacked in the streets, and AfD offices are being burnt down.

Authorities ruled out political or religious motives behind the incident, which comes at a time of heightened tensions in Germany.

The German capital was hit when left-wing extremists started fires, causing overnight disruption.