Understanding the resurgence of Nazi ideology

In an effort to combat the rising trend of right-wing extremism among young people, a panel discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, 30th September, 2025, at Central Works, Heidestrasse 2, 01127 Dresden, Germany.

The event, which aims to discuss the issue, find solutions, and engage the Saxon state government, classroom, rural areas, and civil society, will feature unspecified participants. Admission to the event is free, but reservation is required.

Notable figures attending the discussion include Claudia Maaß, a teacher and deputy chair of the GEW state association, Petra Köpping, an SPD politician and Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs and Deputy Minister President, and Christian Schäfer from TV Bunt, which does youth work in the Bautzen district.

The panel discussion will be preceded by help with digital reading from 5 PM. Attendees are advised to bring their devices and have their app store access data and email address ready for assistance.

Right-wing extremist groups have emerged not only on social media but also on the streets, with disruptions at events like Christopher Street Days and intimidation of participants in various locations, including Saxony. Some of these groups, such as "Elbe Uprising", "Young and Strong", and "German Youth Forward", have been identified, while others like "Letzte Verteidigungswelle", “Jung und Stark”, and “Deutsche Jugend Voran” have been involved in planned attacks and hierarchical organization.

These groups often flourish in rural areas, spreading radical ideologies through targeted use of digital spaces like social media and gaming platforms. To counteract this trend, democracy education, psychosocial support, and active participation of students in schools are emphasized, though challenges like lack of time, resources, and interest from teachers remain, particularly in eastern Germany.

The Saxony government and civil society use educational projects—such as those sharing National Socialist family histories—and strengthen youth policies to engage and sensitize young people against right-wing extremism, alongside monitoring and prevention efforts.

It's important to note that violence has been reported, with attacks on left-wing politicians in Görlitz and SPD MEP Matthias Eckel in Dresden.

In a related development, the daily newspaper will be published in print for the last time on October 17, 2025, and will become an ePaper thereafter. The weekly our website will continue to be available in print and as an ePaper.

Event ticketing software by pretix is being used for the event. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit the event's official website.

The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on various aspects of the issue. This event is a significant step towards addressing the rise of right-wing extremism and finding solutions to combat it.