Security is a concern.

It is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:17 am.

A sign in Frankfurt says 'Never again, 1933'.

In short:

Germany's security service says there are threats from many groups.

Right-wing groups are a bigger threat than left-wing groups.

Other countries are also a threat to Germany.

Germany faces many threats from other countries and its own politics.

The security agency warned of threats from many groups.

The Interior Minister said the government must act quickly.

The minister wants to give more power to intelligence agencies.

The situation requires stronger action.

Hate crimes have increased in Germany.

Russia is the biggest external threat to Germany.

Russia sees Germany as an enemy and uses many tactics.

Other countries also carry out sabotage and spread false information.

A far-right party came second in a German election.

Other countries target opposition figures in Germany.

Critics of authoritarian regimes are in danger in Germany.

Right-wing groups are a bigger threat than left-wing groups.

Antisemitism is a key challenge for German security.

Jewish and Israeli targets are a focus for state actors.

Antisemitism drives these activities.

Right-wing groups are often anti-Muslim and antisemitic.

The report flags the AfD's far-right potential.

The rise of the far right has prompted protests.

The number of potential far-right extremists in the AfD has risen.

The AfD has not changed its extreme views.

The AfD could win power in a state election.

The AfD says the intelligence service's assessments are biased.

Right-wing groups are a bigger threat than left-wing groups.

The BfV monitors extremist threats.

The AfD has not distanced itself from extreme positions.

The AfD's views are incompatible with the constitution.

News from AFP.

It is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:17 am.

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