Frankfurt – September 07, 2026 -- Youth clubs, associations, and groups across Germany are reporting break-ins, threats, and physical attacks linked to far-right extremists, according to a new study cited exclusively by the Frankfurter Rundschau.
The findings come from the "Bedrohungsstudie 2026" (Threat Study 2026), compiled by education researcher Benno Hafeneger, education expert Jana Sämann, and Deutscher Bundesjugendring (DBJR) staff members Maximilian Lorenz and Lars Reisner. The study is set to be published in the November issue of the trade journal "deutsche jugend," though the Frankfurter Rundschau has already obtained a copy.
Nationwide survey covers hundreds of youth organizations
Researchers surveyed 354 youth groups, associations, and networks across Germany between December 2025 and April 2026. Participants described incidents ranging from break-ins at their facilities to hate mail and demonstrative "home visits" by right-wing extremist individuals.
A quarter of institutions report direct extremist incidents
According to the study, one in four of the surveyed institutions has experienced at least one incident it classifies as a right-wing extremist attack or assault. The reported incidents include not only property crimes like break-ins but also direct threats and physical confrontations against staff or members.
The Frankfurter Rundschau plans to publish the full findings in its Monday edition, dated August 31, 2026.