A Politico investigation uncovers the network of former neo-Nazi operatives providing strategic support to an emerging populist leader in Germany.

Plovdiv neo-Nazism on the Kremlin model

Björn Höcke is advocating for the release of the 'Saxon Separatists' from prison and their full membership in the AfD, despite their aim to establish a National Socialist state.

The tragic story of Rhiannon Rand, a 15-year-old British girl, reveals how she was radicalized by neo-Nazis, leading her to Holocaust denial and admiration for Hitler, becoming the youngest girl in Britain charged with such offenses.

Don Pablo Mulemba, who grew up in Eberswalde as the son of an Angolan guest worker and became an athlete, has written a book about his family's history and the presence of neo-Nazis in East Germany.

A group of Jewish Italian teenagers from Rome and Milan, participating in a Bnei Akiva program, were reportedly targeted by alleged neo-Nazis at a hotel in Bulgaria.

A video from Bulgaria shows a group of neo-Nazis reportedly surrounding a hotel in Bansko, threatening Jewish teenagers from Israel and Italy with Nazi salutes and slogans before being dispersed by police.

A Europol annual report on terrorism reveals that Islamists, anarchists, and neo-Nazis find common ground in targeting Jewish people, with six victims last year and dozens of planned attacks thwarted.

A counter-demonstration saw an escalation after the arrival of neo-Nazis, with police noting the disturbance. There are also indications that the right-wing extremists celebrated with the FPÖ youth later that evening.

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, has been converted into a police station this week. This move aims to neutralize the house and prevent it from becoming a gathering place for neo-Nazis or a site for commemorative events.

The wife of a man attacked near Lake Geneva for wearing an Antifa shirt has spoken out about the incident, identifying the assailants as Neo-Nazis.

A man in his thirties was brutally attacked by individuals described as 'neo-Nazis' on Saturday afternoon by the lake in Lausanne, Switzerland, an incident possibly triggered by his 'Antifa' T-shirt. Police have confirmed their intervention.

Rita Júdice acredita que terá de ser feita uma “reflexão” para que neste tipo de situações, “quando for necessário comunicar, sejam comunicadas”. Primeiro-ministro era um dos alvos e nao foi alertado.

A Portuguese PSP agent, Bruno Gonçalves, is accused of dedicating his free time to the Lusitanian Armilar Movement, training neo-Nazis to 'defend their race' and compiling a list of 'undesirables'; nine members of the group have now been charged with terrorism.

A historical paradox is highlighted where neo-Nazis from the AfD party are positioning themselves as pacifists and anti-NATO.

Laurynas Kasčiūnas, leader of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats, sparked controversy by sharing a social media post celebrating a football victory, which critics linked to neo-Nazism.

The Austrian reporting center 'Stopline' presented its annual report for 2025, highlighting a decrease in overall reports but a record high in criminally relevant cases, including neo-Nazism and child abuse imagery.

Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Europe's largest panel building district in Berlin, has reportedly become a stronghold for young neo-Nazis, with residents opposing them often needing to be cautious themselves.

Tucker Carlson made controversial statements regarding Donald Trump's relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, and other topics, drawing significant analysis and criticism.

Reports allege that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) paid individuals with ties to neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and biker gangs as part of its informant network.

A Danish newspaper responds to a neo-Nazi, critically examining the origins of nationalism and drawing parallels to 1930s genetic nationalism. The article serves as a guide to the ongoing debate about Danish identity.

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, has criticized the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, citing its "increasing radicalization" and "greater influence of neo-Nazis."

A political campaign meeting for LFI mayor Patrick Proisy in Hauts-de-France was disrupted by about a dozen masked individuals, whom Jean-Luc Mélenchon described as 'neo-Nazis'. Four people were arrested.

A defendant in a neo-Nazi group case has accused Chega party deputy Rui Afonso of buying votes from members of the group during the 2023 Porto district election.

Austria is proceeding with plans to convert the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station, aiming to prevent it from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.

An article discusses the codes of neo-Nazi hatred, focusing on groups like 'Blood and Honor' and individuals like Tessak, and the broader network of neo-Nazi violence.

An Icelandic man shared an account of his father's involvement with a neo-Nazi group that burned a cross on the property of a South African man, illustrating a past instance of racial intimidation.

Adolf Hitler's birth house in Braunau, Austria, is being converted into a police station in an effort to break the myth surrounding the site and prevent its use by neo-Nazis.

A group of Neo-Nazis is planning to march through the historic Jewish Quarter in Prague.

Jewish students, including Viennese youth, were threatened and attacked by neo-Nazis at a summer camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, prompting calls for a comprehensive investigation.

A German court has classified a group of eight neo-Nazis, aged 14 to 21, as a terrorist organization, convicting them for membership in the group which allegedly committed and planned attacks.

A group of Jewish teenagers from Italy were reportedly threatened by Bulgarian neo-Nazis who shouted "Sieg Heil" outside their hotel.

An article criticizes boulevard journalism for allegedly not observing events on-site, instead relying on police reports and downplaying the presence of neo-Nazis during demonstrations.

In Vienna, police escorted disruptive neo-Nazis away from a peaceful Antifa demonstration, while members of the Identitarian movement were also active in Döbling.

This article discusses neo-Nazis openly showing their faces.

Historian Wagner warns that the choice of the congress date is not a coincidence, suggesting a hand extended from the AfD to neo-Nazis for an alliance. He views the party taking power in Saxony-Anhalt as a danger, citing their extreme program.

A Slovak journalist is reportedly under internal review by the SITA agency after spreading statements about 'toxic clowns' and 'neo-Nazis,' following sharp arguments with politicians Matovič and Šimečka.

A lawyer is actively combating neo-Nazi groups by strategically using trademark law. This innovative approach aims to disrupt their operations and funding by targeting their symbols and names.

The Austrian opposition is seeking clarification from the Interior Minister regarding the involvement of Austrian neo-Nazis in attacks against participants of antifascist events in Prague, following violent incidents after May Day demonstrations.

A journalist, Angelique Geray, infiltrated far-right extremist movements in Germany, observing that young people as young as 14 are serious about neo-Nazi ideologies, downplaying the Holocaust, and expressing hatred towards immigrants.

Certain blocks in Berlin are reportedly identified as bastions for neo-Nazis, often associated with the slogan "Germany for Germans." This highlights concerns about extremist presence in the city.

German federal prosecutors coordinated a large-scale police operation involving 600 officers, searching numerous apartments in 12 states and targeting 36 suspects identified as a new generation of well-networked neo-Nazis.

Independent delegate Zlatko Miletić in the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (PSBiH) spoke out after an unsuccessful session, condemning the blockade as an attack on the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also described a meeting in Zagreb as a gathering of Christian Zionists and neo-Nazis.

A youth association in Jyväskylä, Finland, reportedly rented its facilities to the international neo-Nazi network Blood & Honour for several years, a revelation that surprised the owner.

Georgia's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 13 individuals, including seven minors, for acts of extreme physical and psychological violence and their support for Nazi and fascist ideology.

The leader of Germany's extremist AfD party, Alice Weidel, stated that Serbia does not belong in the European Union, a remark that critics paradoxically interpret as a sign of Serbian President Vučić's reliance on support from European neo-Nazis.

A terror trial has commenced in Germany against an alleged right-wing extremist group, notably including defendants as young as 15, some of whom face charges of attempted murder.

An accused individual in the 'Case 1143' has alleged that Chega deputy Rui Afonso bought votes from members of a neo-Nazi group that was dismantled by the Judicial Police.

The Australian Coalition is facing public scrutiny after revelations that a significant donor, a group of Christians, allegedly paid neo-Nazis to influence an election.

Bulgarian authorities have arrested 18 individuals suspected of being part of an international neo-Nazi network, reportedly linked to the 'Blood & Honour' organization.

Björn Höcke, the AfD chairman in Thuringia, has declared members of the 'Saxon Separatists' innocent and expressed his intention to re-admit armed neo-Nazis to the party. This development comes amidst other political discussions in Thuringia, including BSW state chairwoman Wolf's statement on coalition decisions.

A group of Italian Jewish teenagers attending a camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, faced tension after being confronted by a group of black-clad youths with neo-Nazi symbols outside their hotel.

Seven members and one supporter of the far-right group 'Last Wave of Defense' (Letzte Verteidigungswelle) have been convicted by the Hamburg Higher Regional Court for violent attacks against immigrants and political opponents, with sentences ranging from 14 to 21 years.

A group of Jewish youths was reportedly threatened by neo-Nazis shouting 'Sieg Heil' in a Bulgarian holiday resort, an incident that has drawn condemnation.

A group of neo-Nazis reportedly harassed an anti-fascist demonstration in Vienna for 25 minutes, raising questions about the police's delayed response to the incident.

An investigative report explores the origins of a dangerous modern weapon, tracing its development from initial connections to neo-Nazis to its current association with a notorious company.

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau, Austria, is being converted into a police station. This move is symbolic of the state's commitment to combating neo-Nazism and anti-democratic activities, aiming to dismantle its appeal as a pilgrimage site for right-wing extremists.

Xavier Torrens, a political scientist, distinguishes between neo-Nazism and radical populist right, highlighting that while 'Núcleo Nacional' is currently a testimonial group, its legitimization of violence makes it a threat, urging consistent criteria against all extremisms.

In Germany, a new strategy involves using trademarks to challenge sellers of far-right merchandise, leveraging strict laws against Nazi symbols and propaganda.

Reports indicate that neo-Nazis were planning to throw a grenade into the home of the Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro.

Riot police were deployed in large numbers to prevent a confrontation between anti-fascist and neo-Nazi groups in Spain.

Former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino recently spoke at an international far-right gathering, sharing a platform with white supremacists and neo-Nazis.

A reporting center in Austria for child abuse and Nazi-related content has recorded a record high in reports, with almost all notifications concerning depictions of sexual abuse, while reports related to neo-Nazism significantly decreased.

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s leader entered a not guilty plea in federal court this week to charges of funneling millions to neo-Nazis.

A video circulated on social media shows Spanish neo-Nazis holding a commemoration at the grave of Vjekoslav Luburić, an Ustaše war criminal and commander of the Jasenovac concentration camp.

A federal indictment alleges that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) used millions in donor funds to covertly pay informants, including individuals linked to neo-Nazis and white supremacist groups.

An emblematic building in central Madrid has a tumultuous history, having served as a bank, been occupied by neo-Nazis, and is now set to reopen as a bank branch.

Lithuanian youth are at risk of being targeted by hostile state organizations via social media platforms like TikTok, with the State Security Department warning of a rise in nihilistic neo-Nazism in the country.

Veteran documentarian Louis Theroux is no stranger to covering toxic subcultures, previously profiling American neo-nazis, the Westboro Baptist Church and Scientology.

Two 18-year-old neo-Nazis were sentenced in Vienna for attacking a musician in the subway. One received a 20-month suspended sentence and a 320 Euro fine, the other a 12-month suspended sentence.

An accused individual has alleged that a Chega party Member of Parliament bought votes from neo-Nazis, claiming over a hundred members of extremist groups were involved and payments exceeded 3,500 euros.