Investigators in the state examine a 26-year-old man from Hagen following a Nazi salute at the AfD party conference in Unna.
German Authorities Investigate Nazi Salute at AfD District Party Conference
A 26-year-old man from Hagen is under investigation for giving a Nazi salute at the AfD district party conference in Unna on August 3rd. The incident, which is considered a violation of German law, occurred at a guesthouse on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße[1].
The witness, a participant of a counter-demonstration, observed the offensive gesture and quickly alerted the police. The authorities were able to recognise the man and establish his identity[2]. A criminal complaint was subsequently filed against him for using symbols of unconstitutional organisations[4].
The State Protection department of the Dortmund police has taken over the investigation. However, as of early August 2025, no public update about charges or the outcome of this specific investigation has been reported[3][5].
This investigation comes amidst a broader governmental crackdown on far-right extremism in Germany. Recently, several arrests involving right-wing extremist groups have been made[6].
References:
- Local news report
- Police statement
- German news report
- Criminal code article
- German law on unconstitutional organisations
- Arrests of right-wing extremists
In light of the ongoing governmental crackdown on far-right extremism, the investigation into the Nazi salute at the AfD district party conference in Unna on August 3rd falls under the category of crime and justice. This incident, which is deemed a violation of German law and involves using symbols of unconstitutional organizations, is also a matter of general-news interest, especially in the context of the broader political landscape.
