In light of the serious riots in France, Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee for the CDU, stated that he does not rule out targeted attempts by foreign forces to instigate unrest in Germany. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post” (Wednesday edition), he noted, “I do not anticipate that the current outbreaks in France will spread to Germany to a comparable degree.” Nevertheless, he stressed the need for extreme caution, pointing out a clear networking between the left-extremist scenes of both countries.
Henrichmann emphasized that Germany is not far removed from the situation in France, noting that intelligence agencies, which see themselves as the first line of defense in protecting internal security and an open, free society, should closely monitor how the situation develops. He specifically urged vigilance regarding any potential efforts by foreign actors to deliberately incite protests within Germany, adding that this possibility cannot be discounted.
Alexander Throm, the CDU’s spokesperson on domestic affairs in the Bundestag, reinforced this warning, asserting that the events in France serve as a significant alarm signal for Germany, especially Berlin. Throm explained that extremist currents and alliances pose a threat to both security and the cohesion of society. He described the “unholy alliance between left-extremist groups, parts of the migrant milieu, and criminals” as deeply worrying. According to the CDU politician, when individuals attack police officers, damage public institutions, set fires, or engage in looting, they cross the line of legitimate protest and demonstrate disdain for the liberal democratic constitutional order.
