Discusssion on Right-Wing Extremism Held with Municipalities in Lausitz by the Minister
In the Lausitz region of Brandenburg, concerns about the strengthening of right-wing extremism have been raised by Mayor Christine Herntier of Spremberg, as indicated in a public letter. This issue has caught the attention of René Wilke, Brandenburg's Interior Minister, who is set to meet with representatives from Lausitz municipalities on Thursday, 21st, at 13:00.
The meeting, scheduled to last for two hours, will take place amidst the backdrop of the Lausitz Round, a municipal alliance in Brandenburg and Saxony, which was founded as a response to the challenges posed by the coal phase-out and the subsequent structural change in the region.
Mayor Herntier's concerns are not new. She has expressed apprehension over a flood of graffiti, unconstitutional symbols, glorification of Nazism, and damage to public buildings. In response, concrete measures are expected to be put in place.
In July, a meeting was held involving constitutional protectors, police, school authorities, and other experts to discuss possible steps against right-wing extremism. The schools in the Lausitz region are anticipated to receive additional support as part of these measures.
Interior Minister Wilke has described Mayor Herntier's approach as courageous, indicating a proactive stance towards addressing this issue. The mayors of Spremberg, Guben, Senftenberg, Großräschen, and the Saxon community of Lohsa will be present at the meeting.
The meeting is aimed at addressing the issue of right-wing extremism in the Lausitz region and strengthening the community's resilience against such tendencies. Further details regarding the specific measures to be taken are yet to be announced.
This article provides an overview of the current situation in the Lausitz region, focusing on the concerns raised by Mayor Herntier and the upcoming meeting with Interior Minister Wilke. For a more comprehensive understanding of state-level approaches to combating right-wing extremism in Germany, feel free to ask for additional information.
[1] Note: The article does not contain specific information about measures taken by Brandenburg's government or statements by Interior Minister René Wilke and municipal mayors, to address right-wing extremism in the Lausitz region. The search results mainly focus on the broader context of right-wing extremism in eastern Germany, particularly concerning the AfD party and federal-level actions such as its classification as a right-wing extremist organization by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) in May 2025.
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