Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) president Holger Münch said politically motivated crime has almost doubled in the past 10 years, with 60,028 recorded offenses.

That figure is the highest since figures were first compiled in 2001.

Although the increase compared to 2022 is less than 2%, it is still seen as part of an unwelcome trend.

"These are acts that go against our open and free spirit judge society. These are acts that are often against human dignity and against our democracy," said German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who spoke about the figures alongside Münch.

The minister highlighted the increasing violence against politicians and called for "a clear stop signal against threats and violence" through quick and more noticeable penalties and fewer instances of proceedings being dropped.

On the positive side, there were fewer violent offenses than in 2022 with a total of 3,561 such crimes, down 2%.

A big part of the overall increase was attributed to antisemitic incidents since October 7 and Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

"October 7 was a deep turning point for Jews — also in Germany," said Faeser, noting that antisemitic crimes stood at 5,146 — almost doubled compared to the previous year.

"Since October 7, we have a completely different situation," said Munch.