DCompared with previous years, the federal and state police authorities are now paying attention to Islamists significantly less.From an answer Federal government In response to a written question from the Liberal Democratic Party’s domestic politician Benjamin Strasser, in July, 564 people across Germany were listed as dangerous persons in the field of “religious ideology”. In July 2018, there were 774 potentially dangerous Islamists in the national security service.
In the field of politically motivated crime, threats are defined as persons whom the police believe may lead to serious acts of violence or even terrorist attacks. According to the government’s response, in addition to the “threat”, the police are currently investigating 529 “related persons” among Islamists, and German news organizations can get these responses. Their number has increased slightly recently.
More “leaders” and “actors”
The group of “relevant personnel” includes anyone who acts as a “leader”, “actor” or logistician and supporter at the scene. In addition, there must be “objective evidence that can predict that they will commit crimes that are politically motivated.” This group also includes contacts or persons accompanying persons at risk or suspects.
From the perspective of the security authorities, the current figures do not provide any reason to make everything clear. The Federal Ministry of the Interior emphasized that these are still “at a high level.” Strasser said that even after the terrorist militia (IS, in Syria and Iraq) is defeated militarily, there are still huge challenges. Independent experts should check the effectiveness of all existing prevention and deradicalization programs.
