Arrest of Teenagers in Germany Linked to Right-Wing Extremist Group

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Five teenagers arrested in Germany for involvement with a right-wing extremist group aiming to destabilize the country's democratic system by attacking migrants and political opponents. Group seen as a domestic terror organization attempting to bring about the collapse of Germany's democratic order.

Key Points

  • Group called 'Last Defense Wave' aimed to carry out attacks on migrants and political opponents
  • Members saw themselves as defenders of the 'German nation' and sought to collapse the democratic order
  • Multiple instances of attempted arson and attacks on homes for asylum-seekers

Pros

  • Prevention of potential violent attacks on migrants and political opponents
  • Exposure and dismantling of a right-wing extremist group aiming to destabilize the democratic system

Cons

  • Shocking revelation that all arrested individuals were minors at the time the group was founded
  • Rising trend of right-wing extremist violence in Germany, as indicated by an increase in politically motivated offenses