The Bundestag has approved 600 new roles, with 300 intended for the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and 300 for the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV). In addition, there are 500 previously planned extra posts for the BKA, which are not intended solely for combating right-wing extremism. "We have to take a much broader approach in our fight against right-wing extremism," said Haldenwang – with more staff and new strategies, he added. Photo: DPA"In the past, we have concentrated very strongly on violence-oriented right-wing extremism, focusing on certain individuals," explained Haldenwang. Right-wing extremism is high on the political agenda for several reasons.

Source: The Local December 18, 2019 11:15 UTC