Sharp increase in neo-Nazi concerts in Germany
The number of extreme nationalist events is up over 55% on the first half of 2015, as one politician warns against creating a "safe haven" for neo-Nazis
News By | 22 August 2016
Underground neo-Nazi live music events are on the rise in Germany, according to the country’s interior ministry, with 98 concerts by right-wing extremists having taken place in the first six months of this year – an increase of over 55% on the first half of 2015.
Responding to a request from The Left party, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (Bundesministerium des Innern, BMI) revealed there were at least 40 far-right concerts and 49 smaller liederabende (recitals), which usually feature a singer-songwriter…
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