Germany’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office is conducting a sweeping police operation against two far-right extremist youth organizations, “Deutsche Jugend Voran” (DJV) and “Jung und Stark” (JS). Since early morning, searches have been carried out at the homes of more than 36 suspects across several federal states.
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office suspects both groups of forming a criminal organization. The searches are aimed at gathering evidence, including digital data, weapons, propaganda materials, and correspondence. No mass arrests are currently planned, though individual suspects may be detained as a result of the searches.
The raid significantly undermines the groups’ infrastructure. The seizure of materials, computers, phones, and potential communications equipment will disrupt coordination among members who were actively operating on social media and messaging platforms. This is particularly significant, as the groups grew rapidly through online recruitment targeting teenagers and young people.
The operation underscores the priority placed on combating far-right extremism among youth. Authorities have noted a rise in violent incidents involving such groups — ranging from attacks on events like Christopher Street Day to street violence and preparations for more serious actions. The raid may lead to increased surveillance of similar informal networks across the country.
Members and sympathizers of DJV and JS face the risk of criminal prosecution, long-term monitoring by security services, difficulties with education and employment (due to criminal records), and social ostracism. In the past, similar raids have led to the dissolution of cells or their transition into more clandestine modes of operation.
This is part of a broader 2025–2026 trend in which new far-right youth groups — including “Letzte Verteidigungswelle” — have emerged as elevated threats. Police and prosecutors are determined to prevent escalation into organized violence or terrorist activity.