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Far-Right Attack on Alternative Living Project in Cottbus: The Greens Call for Firm State Action
Brandenburg's Green party has demanded robust state intervention against far-right structures following an alleged far-right attack on a self-managed living space in Cottbus. Andrea Lübcke, the Greens' state chairperson, said, "Such acts are not merely aimed at immediate victims but also pose a threat to the fundamental values of our democratic society." Lübcke urged the new interior minister, René Wilke, to prioritize the combat of far-right extremism.
The Cottbus Police Department has initiated an investigation into the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Several masked individuals assaulted the "Hausprojekt Zelle 79," an alternative living project, using firecrackers and torches, and reportedly shouted unconstitutional slogans. The victims claimed that the attack was a failed arson attempt by far-right extremists. The Brandenburg State Criminal Investigation Department, responsible for investigating politically motivated crimes, is now in charge of the case.
The "Hausprojekt Zelle 79" has previously reported experiencing a similar attack in March. Moreover, youth clubs in southern Brandenburg have also been targeted. In October 2024, a cultural house in Altdöbern was set on fire, and a planned arson attack on an asylum shelter in Senftenberg was thwarted. Authorities, including the Federal Prosecutor General, are examining these events under suspicion of links to a far-right terrorist group.
The authorities in Brandenburg have since initiated investigations into the attack, with growing concern at various levels of government about right-wing extremist activities and the protection of democratic institutions and communities. The Greens have condemned the attack and called for stronger protection of such spaces, although specific statements from them were not detailed in the sources. The Brandenburg state government, through law enforcement and state security, is actively working to counter right-wing extremism.
In Cottbus, Tobias Schick (SPD), the city's mayor, has been contacted by the new interior minister, René Wilke, following the incident. More information is needed before further steps can be taken.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges in Brandenburg regarding far-right extremism and the security of left-wing and alternative cultural projects. The attack appears to be part of a series of right-wing extremist attacks linked to a known group, "Letzte Verteidigungswelle." However, less is known about the involvement of this group in these incidents. Further investigations are ongoing to gather more details.
- The Greens in Brandenburg have urged the new interior minister, René Wilke, to prioritize the combat of far-right extremism, following an alleged attack on a self-managed living space called "Hausprojekt Zelle 79."
- Lifestyle and home-and-garden spaces like "Hausprojekt Zelle 79" are under threat, as the Brandenburg authorities have been investigating various attacks on such alternative living projects and youth clubs.
- Fashion-and-beauty, social-media, entertainment, policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice circles have been keeping an eye on the escalating series of right-wing extremist attacks in Brandenburg, with growing concern about the protection of democratic institutions and communities.
- The brand new "Community policy enforcement" should be robust and effective, as the Greens and various levels of government emphasize the importance of protecting alternative living spaces from far-right extremism.
- As investigations into the series of right-wing extremist attacks continue, with suspects belonging to the known group "Letzte Verteidigungswelle," policy-makers and law-enforcement officials must remain diligent and united in their efforts to combat far-right extremism and maintain the peace and security of the democratic society.
