Germany: Scholz warns against rise of neo-Nazi networks - BBC News

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the German chancellor voices concern about "neo-Nazis and their dark networks".

23 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsHolocaust Memorial DayImage source, ReutersBy Vicky WongBBC NewsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voiced concerns over the rise of far-right extremism as his country marks Holocaust Memorial Day.

He warned of "neo-Nazis and their dark networks", and called on people to fight racism and anti-Semitism.

Thousands marched in Dusseldorf on Saturday in the latest in a series of protests against the far right.

They follow reports that senior figures of the AfD joined discussions on deporting citizens of foreign origins.

Germany is grappling with a debate over whether to ban far-right political parties.

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