The of the Federal Government, published on the same day. They show both increased participation in the has submitted a response to a parliamentary question of the AfD parliamentary group which was published in the German Bundestag. It shows that the AfD was most frequently affected by offences against party organisations and party representatives in the first half of 2026. The offences recorded were those against a “party representative or party member”, a “party facility or party office”, and election campaign materials. The figures for individual parties and targets are set out separately in the overview.
According to the government’s response, the authorities recorded an overall increase in such offences in the first half of 2026. The party most affected was therefore the AfD, both in terms of attacks on party members and on party offices. The figures form part of the statistics on politically motivated crime, which have shown a rising number of cases since 2023 and reached a record high in 2025.
The data have limitations. The government points out that a single offence can involve several target categories, and that most recorded incidents are not necessarily violent crimes. They often involve criminal damage, insults or offences related to expressions of opinion. In addition, the state of investigations, reporting practices and definitions may vary between the federal states, making comparisons difficult.
Political assessments emphasise different aspects. Party representatives and security authorities point to a tense situation and call for better protection for elected representatives, staff and party offices. Others warn against using statistics for party-political purposes and advocate more consistent recording criteria so that developments can be reliably compared across state borders.
The response submitted does not set out any concrete new federal-level protection measures as a single package. Operational precautions are primarily the responsibility of the federal states and their police forces, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. Further analysis and adjustments will depend on future reports on politically motivated crime and additional parliamentary initiatives.
The latest report for the first half of 2026 thus confirms the continuing pressure on political figures in Germany, while also underscoring the need for more transparent reporting standards. For public debate, it is essential to distinguish clearly between facts, attributions and outstanding investigative findings, in order to assess the situation realistically and develop effective prevention measures.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).