Amadeu Antonio Foundation Warns of Growing Threat to Pride Events from Far-Right Group
At the start of this year’s Pride season, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation is warning of an increasing threat from far-right…
28.05.2025
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4 Acts of Violence Per Day: Right-Wing Crimes at Record Levels Threaten Social Peace
The number of far-right crimes in Germany reached a new record high last year. According to the Amadeu Antonio Foundation,…
15.05.2025
State Elections in Brandenburg – Anti-Immigrant Campaign Boosts AfD, Leading to Historic Victory for Right-Wing Extremists for the Third Consecutive Time
The result of the state election in Brandenburg marks a drastic shift for democracy and instills fear in many people across the country. With 29.2 percent of the vote, the far-right AfD has become the second strongest political force in Brandenburg. In Saxony and Thuringia, the party achieved historic successes with 30.6 and 32.8 percent, respectively. This is also due to the downplaying of right-wing extremism and a racist, anti-immigrant election campaign, to which the democratic parties found no response.
22.09.2024
State Elections: Amadeu Antonio Foundation Warns of Increasing Normalization of Right-Wing Extremism
In light of the current projections for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation calls for increased efforts to combat the normalization of right-wing extremism. The results of the two state elections clearly show that far-right parties have gained significant political influence in East Germany. The Foundation emphasizes the urgency of strengthening civil society structures and defending democratic values.
02.09.2024
New Funding Program for Projects of Democratic Civil Society: Gegenwind – Support Fund for East Germany
With at least €150,000, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation supports initiatives that advocate for democracy and solidarity in East Germany and oppose the growing influence of far-right forces. The focus of the campaign is in Thuringia, but projects from Saxony and Brandenburg are also invited to apply.
22.02.2024
20th Action Weeks Against Antisemitism: War, State Elections, Everyday Antisemitism
Berlin 9 Oct 2023, Israel is at war. The last 48 hours have also been dramatic for Jews in Germany. International antisemitism is showing its brutal reality. This is having effects in Germany as well: the first reports of antisemitic incidents are reaching us here. Since Saturday, Jewish institutions have required even more protection than usual. Yet, antisemitism is already a daily occurrence in Germany: whether on the way home, at parties, or in the comment sections on Twitter.
09.10.2023
Another Breach of Democratic Norms Feared: A Radical Cutback in the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights Looms in Thuringia
Berlin, 7 Dec 2022. Democracy projects in Thuringia are alarmed as a massive cutback in funding for democracy and human…
07.12.2022
Corona agitation is not a German phenomenon: All of Europe is struggling with right-wing conspiracy narratives and right-wing terror
Berlin, Feb. 16, 2021. Anti-Semitic conspiracy narratives have spread across the European continent in the wake of the Corona pandemic.…
16.02.2021
Amadeu Antonio Foundation calls for reform of the General Equal Treatment Act and an independent registration office
The Amadeu Antonio Foundation calls for decisive action to be taken against racial discrimination based on the latest figures on racist incidents published today by the federal anti-discrimination agency.
09.06.2020
Terrorist attack in Hanau: The seeds of right-wing terror bear fruit
The racist terror attack carried out by a far-right extremist in Hanau has shaken us deeply. Our thoughts are with…
20.02.2020