Nuremberg police raid 24 homes over left-wing protest injuries from April 2025
Police in Nuremberg have carried out raids on 24 homes linked to a left-wing protest from April 2025. The operation follows a demonstration against a far-right march where 38 counterdemonstrators were injured. Critics argue the response is heavy-handed given the minor nature of the alleged offences.
The raids stem from a protest on April 26, 2025, when over 2,000 activists gathered to oppose a far-right event organised by Together for Germany (GFD). Trade unionists, anti-fascist groups, and the Nazi-Stopp Alliance joined the counterdemonstration. Police used force against peaceful sit-ins, leaving 38 people injured and many facing charges.
Ten months later, state prosecutors are pursuing allegations of 'attacks on police officers.' One officer reportedly suffered a minor chest injury after being pushed. Yet, the scale of the operation—hundreds of officers executing search warrants—has raised concerns. Many of those accused are not even alleged to have acted together, with charges covering scattered incidents across the day.
The crackdown has drawn comparisons to the Rondenbarg case, where 86 people faced charges simply for attending a protest without specific allegations. After the latest raids, nearly 200 antifascists protested outside Nuremberg's main police station, condemning the measures as disproportionate.
The investigation continues, with no confirmed numbers on injuries or charges related to the 'disturbance of public peace' allegations. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in Nuremberg, where far-right group Team Human Rights has been holding weekly marches. The police response has left many questioning whether the operation matches the severity of the alleged offences.
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