Escalating criminal actions targeting refugees in Brandenburg

In a concerning development, the Brandenburg region has witnessed an increase in racially motivated crimes against people, not objects, as reported by the Ministry of the Interior.

From January to March 2025, 42 such offenses were recorded, a number that grew to 91 from April to June. This represents a significant rise compared to the same periods in the previous year. The exact number of racially motivated crimes in the first quarter of 2025 is not specified in the available data.

The types of crimes against refugees and refugee accommodations in the second quarter of 2025 included insults, incitement of the people, use of prohibited symbols, bodily harm, threats, arson, and property damage.

SPD state parliamentarian Andreas Noack, in a query, stated that there is an "increasing spread of racist ideologies" in Brandenburg. He also referred to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution's classification of the AfD as "confirmed right-wing extremist."

However, due to a lawsuit by the AfD, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has temporarily suspended this classification. This suspension may affect the official categorisation of crimes as racially motivated.

It is important to note that the numbers of crimes against refugees and refugee accommodations may change due to late reports. As of now, there are no publicly available data or reported figures on the number of racist offenses against refugees and refugee accommodations in Brandenburg for the period from July to September 2025.

The Ministry of the Interior in Brandenburg initially reported 51 such crimes from April to June 2025. However, in a recent response to Noack's query, they revised the number to 91, indicating a significant increase in racially motivated crimes during this period.

The article does not provide information on the nature or severity of the crimes against refugees and refugee accommodations in Brandenburg. It is crucial to continue monitoring this situation and addressing the underlying issues to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in the region.