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Exploring Right-Wing Extremism in Germany's Police and Military - [M]: Ralf Hirschberger/ dpa

The Dark Side of State Power Exploring Right-Wing Extremism in Germany's Police and Military

The Hitler salute, threatening emails, weapons staches, terror cells: Numerous police officers and soldiers in Germany have engaged in right-wing extremist activity. But how big is the problem and what can be done about it? A DER SPIEGEL investigation.

Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

Trans-Atlantic Hate Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

German politicians and activists have been the focus of a wave of vicious, neo-Nazi threats of late, many of them signed by a new extremist group from the U.S. called the "Atomwaffen Division." Security officials in Germany are concerned.

The Growing Threat of Online-Bred Right-Wing Extremism - Mark Mitchell/ REUTERS

From the Web to Real Life The Growing Threat of Online-Bred Right-Wing Extremism

The gunman who killed 50 people in Christchurch, New Zealand is being celebrated by right-wing extremists around the world, including in Germany. It is a sign of how the internet has forged a new kind of terrorist threat, and an increasingly emboldened network of radicals. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Officials Zero In on Neo-Nazi Terror Cell - VINCENT KESSLER/ REUTERS

Germany's Extremism Problem Officials Zero In on Neo-Nazi Terror Cell

In the wake of far-right unrest in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, investigators have uncovered a suspected neo-Nazi terror cell thought to have been planning a major attack. The arrests show how self-confident extremists have become. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Prosecutors Go After Right-Wing Terrorism - dpa Picture-Alliance / Oliver Killig/ picture alliance / dpa

The 'Freital Group' German Prosecutors Go After Right-Wing Terrorism

Local prosecutors in a German state believed a group had sought to intimidate refugees. But federal prosecutors have now taken over the case, accusing members of being part of a far-right terror cell that may have been out to kill. Von Steffen Winter

Officials Concerned by Growing Far-Right Networks - Sdmg/ dpa

Neo-Nazi Arsonists Officials Concerned by Growing Far-Right Networks

This year has seen a sharply increased number of attacks on asylum hostels in Germany, many of them perpetrated by right-wing extremists. Officials are concerned that neo-Nazi networks may be spreading across the country. By SPIEGEL Staff

Neo-Nazi Mole Could the NSU Murders Have Been Prevented?

For years, Michael von Dolsperg provided German intelligence with information from the neo-Nazi scene. But when the NSU terror trio came to light, his file was shredded. Why? Could details he provided have prevented the murder spree? Von Hubert Gude

Cousin Says Zschäpe Was 'Loving and Nice' - Marc Müller/ dpa

Neo-Nazi Terror Trial Cousin Says Zschäpe Was 'Loving and Nice'

Neo-Nazi trial defendant Beate Zschäpe's mother and cousin were in court this week to cast light on the alleged terrorist cell member's past. Although her mother refused to testify, her cousin described how their circle had "leaned right" from an early age.

Terrorist's Mother Offers Little Sympathy to Victims - Joerg Koch/ Getty Images

Neo-Nazi Trial Terrorist's Mother Offers Little Sympathy to Victims

In two days of testimony this week, suspected terrorist killer Uwe Böhnhardt's mother expressed slight sympathy for the victims of her son's alleged crimes. She also thanked the sole survivor of the neo-Nazi cell on trial for informing the family of his death. Von Gisela Friedrichsen

Did Neo-Nazis Target Ex-Chancellor Schröder? - Patrick_Pleul/ picture-alliance / dpa/dpaweb

'You're the Next!' Did Neo-Nazis Target Ex-Chancellor Schröder?

In 2002, the neo-Nazi terrorist group the NSU, which murdered 10 people between 2000 and 2006, made a photo montage of then-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. It showed the politician wearing a Star of David under the words: "You're the next!"

Hamburg Police Accused of Racial Profiling - Paul Weidenbaum/ picture alliance / dpa

The Usual Suspects Hamburg Police Accused of Racial Profiling

Residents of an immigrant neighborhood in Hamburg recently took to the streets in protest of what they say is prejudicial policing by local authorities. Are the police guilty of racial profiling? Von Özlem Gezer und Maximilian Popp

Turkish Community Responds to NSU Report - Timm Schamberger/ dpa

'Everyday Racism' Turkish Community Responds to NSU Report

The Turkish Community in Germany has published a report responding to a series of racist murders authorities failed to detect for years. The paper is intended to complement recommendations put forward by a parliamentary committee.

NSU Crime Spree Report Finds 'Devastating' Errors - Rainer Jensen/ dpa

World from Berlin NSU Crime Spree Report Finds 'Devastating' Errors

Nineteen months in the making, a panel of German parliamentarians across the political spectrum have released their report on a series of right-wing murders that authorities failed to detect for years. German media say the findings show surprising unanimity, but lack the legislative power to effect real change.

What Have We Learned about the NSU? - Joerg Koch/ Getty Images

Neo-Nazi Trio What Have We Learned about the NSU?

There are still some 500 witnesses scheduled to take the stand in the largest neo-Nazi trial Germany has ever seen. But things are already looking bleak for the trial's primary defendant, Beate Zschäpe. Her strategy of silence may have to change. Von Julia Jüttner

Trial Advances Despite Immense Complexity - Andreas Gebert/ dpa

Neo-Nazi Terror Trial Advances Despite Immense Complexity

The NSU trial in Munich has so far been plodding along with disjointed hearings on multiple crimes and defendants, but the presiding judge has nevertheless moved the trial forward. Yet another complication is emerging, though, between prosecutors and victims. Von Gisela Friedrichsen

NSU Defense Attorney Leaves Firm and Berlin - Johannes Simon/ Getty Images

'Killer Mandate' NSU Defense Attorney Leaves Firm and Berlin

German attorney Anja Sturm is one of three defense lawyers representing Beate Zschäpe, a suspected member of a murderous neo-Nazi terror cell. She says she has faced hostility from colleagues for taking the case and is now leaving the Berlin firm where she works.

Witness Describes 'Friendly' Neighbor - Hendrik Schmidt/ dpa

Pizza from a Neo-Nazi Witness Describes 'Friendly' Neighbor

A former neighbor of the main defendant in the trial of Germany's murderous neo-Nazi terrorist cell has described her as a friendly woman who would stop by for drinks and even once brought a pizza. The witness also admitted to having a Hitler portrait.

What Germany Can Learn from the Attacks - Lefteris Pitarakis/ AP

Remembering Norway What Germany Can Learn from the Attacks

Norway's Anders Behring Breivik and Germany's neo-Nazi terrorist group the NSU both committed murders based on far-right ideology. The difference between the two is that while Norway managed to reach a sensible verdict in its case, Germany still has a long way to go to rehabilitate itself in the eyes of victims. Von Gerald Traufetter

Damaging Testimony Against Zschäpe - Johannes Simon/ Getty Images

Neo-Nazi Trial Damaging Testimony Against Zschäpe

A police officer who interrogated an alleged accomplice of the NSU terrorism group claims that Beate Zschäpe, the main defendant in the Munich neo-Nazi trial, was an "equal member" in the trio that is believed to have killed 10 people, most of foreign origin.

Police Raid Neo-Nazi 'Werwolf' Cell - recherche-nord

Suspected Terrorist Network Police Raid Neo-Nazi 'Werwolf' Cell

German prosecutors have been investigating six neo-Nazis suspected of forming a terrorist group, SPIEGEL has learned. Police searched homes, offices and prison cells in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland in raids on Wednesday. Von Sven Röbel und Jörg Schindler

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