Germany: Attacks on IB office and AfD election mobilization

In Chemnitz, Saxony, unidentified attackers targeted a citizen office operated by the Identitäre Bewegung (IB). During the night of September 4, 2026, perpetrators smashed several windows and sprayed multiple liters of butyric acid into the premises, causing significant property damage and a strong odor. Police and fire services responded to the scene to begin cleaning efforts. Investigations into property damage are underway, and authorities are looking into whether an organized group is responsible, noting similar past attacks in the region.

In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and the far-right group ‘Ein Prozent’ have mobilized supporters to act as election observers during the state election vote counting. The group ‘Ein Prozent’ released an interactive map to coordinate volunteers across approximately 2,600 polling stations, citing concerns over potential influence from left-wing NGO campaigns. AfD leaders, including Tino Chrupalla and Ulrich Siegmund, shared the call for vigilance on social media. While election laws allow citizens to observe the counting process without prior registration, the mobilization comes amid circulating misinformation regarding mail-in ballot integrity.