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Henrik Merker is a journalist based in Leipzig, Germany. Specialized on political extremism, investigative journalism, fact checking and fixing.
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Illegal information stand: Identitarian Movement in Halle (Saale): Police dissolve unauthorized information stand
In Halle (Saale), the far-right Identitarian Movement faced police intervention for setting up an unauthorized information stand. The stand, located near their house at Steintorcampus, was quickly dismantled following police orders. The incident drew protests from around 20 students. Authorities are now investigating potential violations of assembly laws.
Commemoration of Jörg Danek: Commemoration of Jörg Danek in Halle-Neustadt: 18 years ago the mentally disabled man was murdered
Jörg Danek, a mentally disabled man, was brutally murdered 18 years ago in Halle-Neustadt. Initially not classified as a right-wing motivated crime, it was only in 2012 that his murder was recognized as such. Commemorative efforts led by the 'Offenes Antifa-Plenum' aim to honor his memory and raise awareness about his story. The article highlights the brutal nature of the crime, the background of the perpetrators, and the ongoing efforts to ensure Danek's story is remembered.
Phishing attack on employees: Uni Halle fights with fraud scheme in emails
Employees at the University of Halle report numerous emails with fake senders requesting money transfers. The emails appear to come from trusted sources like professors and colleagues, exploiting their reputations. The university's IT center (ITZ) clarifies that these emails are not sent from their servers and are difficult to filter due to perfectly forged sender addresses. The ITZ believes the university was randomly targeted and notes that no known money transfers have occurred. The university receives around 120,000 emails daily, and the ITZ remains confident in their updated systems against large-scale cyber-attacks like 'Wannacry' and 'Petya'.
Hot Autumn: Right-Wing Dominance at Monday Demonstrations
In Magdeburg and Leipzig, right-wing extremist groups have gained significant influence over recent Monday demonstrations, originally sparked by the energy crisis. These protests, which attract a mix of participants, are increasingly dominated by right-wing narratives and figures, including members of the AfD and other extremist parties. The demonstrations are characterized by conspiracy theories and simplistic solutions to complex issues, such as the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. Despite the presence of some participants with legitimate concerns, the protests are largely seen as a platform for right-wing agendas, aiming to undermine the democratic government in Berlin.
AfD: Staging Against the Left
Jan Wenzel Schmidt, an AfD politician, staged visits to areas in Berlin and Leipzig, claiming them to be hubs of left-wing extremism. His actions, including posing in front of anti-fascist symbols and thanking police for security, were criticized as transparent political maneuvers. Local residents and police refuted his claims, emphasizing the presence of law enforcement and the peaceful nature of the areas. The article highlights the ongoing tension between right-wing politicians and left-wing communities, with concerns about the potential for increased right-wing extremist focus on these areas.
Halle an der Saale: No Penalties After Alleged Right-Wing Attack
In Halle, Germany, four members of the Identitäre Bewegung were acquitted of charges related to a violent attack in 2019 due to insufficient evidence and potential self-defense claims. The trial, presided over by Judge Kathleen Aschmann, faced criticism for perceived bias and mishandling, with defense lawyers aggressively challenging the credibility of the victims. The case highlighted ongoing issues with right-wing extremism and the judicial system's response to such incidents.
Right-Wing Extremism: Activism Instead of Journalism
AUF1, a right-wing media platform, is criticized for spreading conspiracy theories and propaganda, particularly targeting the German-speaking audience. The platform, led by Stefan Magnet, is linked to various right-wing extremist groups and individuals, including the neo-Nazi scene and the Querdenken movement. AUF1 fills the gap left by the banned Russian channel RT in Germany, promoting anti-COVID-19 measures and pro-Russian propaganda. The article highlights the involvement of non-journalists in AUF1's operations and its commercial activities, including selling conspiracy-related merchandise.
Corona Protests in Saxony: Nasty and Dangerous
Protests against COVID-19 policies in Germany, particularly in Saxony, have remained mostly peaceful but have raised significant concerns among security authorities. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is monitoring around 600 Telegram channels used by anti-vaccine and COVID-19 denial groups, noting an increase in radical and violent rhetoric. The situation remains tense, especially with the potential introduction of a general vaccination mandate by the Bundestag early next year.
On the back of resounding paedophilia scandals, the German Catholic church is going through a revolution that is unprecedented in Europe. This revolution started in Cologne in Germany. job: fixer, second camera & translator
The discussion about the general vaccination obligation leads to an even stronger radicalization of the corona denier scene, which calls for violence, especially in chats on the messenger service Telegram. job: co-author, investigative research, camera
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