The number of so-called Reichsbürger in Saxony reached a new high in 2024. The Ministry of the Interior attributed around 3,100 people to this scene at the end of the year. This is around 100 more than in 2023, when the previous peak was reached, according to an answer from the ministry to a question from Left Party politician Jule Nagel in the state parliament. At the end of 2022, the number was 2,500 people.
79 so-called Reich citizens are also considered right-wing extremists, which is a slight decrease compared to the previous year (87). "Reich citizens" do not recognize the Federal Republic of Germany as a state. For example, they deny the legitimacy of the Basic Law, authorities and courts and do not accept official decisions. In Saxony, they have been monitored by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution since 2016.
