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Germany news: Politically-motivated crimes double in decade

DW English · Jun 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

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  • Cases of intimidation, hatred and violence reached an alltime high in 2025, a German newspaper reported.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5Ew WOPolitically-motivated crimes reached a new high in 2025, according to a newspaper report [FILE: October 2025]Image: K.
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Cases of intimidation, hatred and violence reached an alltime high in 2025, a German newspaper reported. Meanwhile, Germany is to work with Mexico to tackle drug gangs and organized crime. DW has the latest.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Ew WOPolitically-motivated crimes reached a new high in 2025, according to a newspaper report [FILE: October 2025]Image: K. Schmitt/Fotostand/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Politically-motivated crimes reached a new high last year, Welt am Sonntag reported Wadephul says Germany to work with Mexico to crack down on drug cartels Germany's 18-year-old midfield star Lennart Karl is ruled out of the World Cup Germany qualifies for the 2027 Women's World Cup Bundeswehr Day expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors Read below for a roundup of news from Germany on June 6, 2026.

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