German intelligence reports nearly 60,000 far‑right extremists, over a quarter deemed violent

Germany’s domestic intelligence service, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, reported that more than a quarter of the individuals it has recently identified as potential security risks are assessed as likely to engage in violent activity. The agency’s assessment follows a systematic review of persons linked to extremist networks, which it monitors to pre‑empt threats to public safety and democratic order.

Authorities said the findings underscore the need for continued surveillance and preventive measures, emphasizing that resources will be directed toward individuals deemed most dangerous. The agency will maintain close cooperation with law‑enforcement partners to mitigate any imminent risk and to ensure that the identified threat is managed in accordance with legal standards.