German teens' 'Foreigners out' chant sparks outrage and extremism fears
A video of teenagers chanting 'Foreigners out' at a Brandenburg teen disco has gone viral, drawing sharp criticism. Police have since opened an investigation into the incident, which politicians and media outlets describe as part of a broader trend of youth radicalisation.
The controversy comes as German young adults increasingly voice frustration over mass migration and its social impact. The incident took place at a local disco, where a group of teens repeatedly shouted the slogan. Brandenburg's minister-president, Dietmar Woidke, called it a 'serious social problem' and condemned the behaviour. Mainstream media and establishment figures quickly framed the event as evidence of growing extremism among German youth.
Meanwhile, demographic shifts in schools have fuelled tensions. In some regions, nearly half of all schools now have a majority of pupils with migrant backgrounds. Many primary schools report over 75% of students coming from migrant families, while white German children make up just 52.3% of pupils nationwide.
Political discontent among young people has also risen sharply. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) now leads in polls for 18 to 29-year-olds, with 28% support. The party's appeal extends further, holding 35% among 30 to 39-year-olds and 32% in the 40 to 49 age group. Right-wing commentators claim a remix of the chant set to a popular song has spread widely online, though no official data confirms its reach.
Despite the backlash, no recent studies track how youth political attitudes have shifted over the past five years. The only notable electoral trend was Frankfurt's 2026 municipal vote, where turnout hit 49.6%—the highest in over two decades—but this offers no insight into youth-specific voting patterns or AfD's regional strength. The Brandenburg incident has intensified debates over migration and youth radicalisation. With AfD gaining ground among younger voters and schools seeing major demographic changes, the political and social fallout is likely to continue. Authorities have yet to announce findings from their investigation into the chanting.
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