Terrorism in Germany

Germany has experienced significant terrorism in its history, particularly during the Weimar Republic and during the Cold War, carried out by far-left and far-right German groups as well as by foreign terrorist organisations.

In recent years, far-left, far-right and Islamist extremist violence have resurged, and groups have been suspected of terrorism or terrorist plans.

The country has experienced several attacks and plots linked to Islamist extremists, prompting increased security measures and counterterrorism efforts.

High-profile incidents, such as the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack, point to the persistent danger of radicalization and violent extremism within Germany's borders.

German-born jihadists, often radicalized in German cities, frequently travel to regions such as Turkey, Chechnya, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Middle east.

[3] Germany's loss in the First World War resulted in a chaotic situation, with multiple far-left and far-right organisations attempting to seize power.

[10] During the Cold War, especially in the 1970s, West Germany experienced severe terrorism, mostly perpetrated by far-left terrorist groups and culminating in the German Autumn of 1977, the country's most serious national crisis in postwar history.

(2 days) Munich Nuremberg Heilbronn Dortmund Rostock Kassel Plotted to assassinate the Prime Minister of Iraq during his visit to Germany .