Right-wing extremist "Chemnitz Revolt" remains a target

The far-right group "Chemnitz Revolt" remains in the sights of the security authorities. The Ministry of the Interior announced in its response to a minor question from Juliane Nagel (Left Party), a member of the state parliament, that it has not been possible to prove its continued existence. "New, additional findings justify the reopening of investigations in all cases," it said, however. In the first half of 2025, there had also been "discussions" about a possible ban on the association with regard to the "Chemnitz Revolt".

According to current estimates by the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the group has not been active since mid-2025 and is currently inactive, Nagel explained in response to her inquiries. A detailed list of activities presented at the same time shows that suspected members last took part in an extreme right-wing march in July, albeit outside Saxony. Even in the months before that, activities appear to have shifted to other federal states.

In the previous year alone, 16 crimes were attributed to the group

"Meanwhile, an investigation team at the Chemnitz police is looking into an extensive series of crimes associated with the group," emphasized the MP. Last year alone, 16 crimes were attributed to the "Chemnitz Revolt", including several violent attacks in Chemnitz. There is also a suspicion of the "formation of armed groups" under Section 128 of the German Criminal Code. The group had advertised online for "combat-experienced" members. "Just a few weeks later, the group went underground - perhaps just for appearances," explained Nagel.

A little over a year ago, Nagel asked the authorities for their initial findings on the "Chemnitz Revolt". At the time, the Ministry of the Interior assumed that it was an informal association of young people and adolescents. According to this, the group was active from the summer of 2024 and recruited a potential number of people "in the mid double-digit range" within a short period of time, as was reported. The group also made a name for itself through its involvement in anti-queer protests against Christopher Street Day events.