Climate extremism: What clues do the authorities have concerning terrorism?

Following the attack in Berlin in January, which was followed by a blackout, the Interior Ministry warns of climate-related left-wing terrorism. Authorities are seeing radicalization, yet significant differences between the groups. Environmental organizations are warning against the criminalization of protests.

12. March 2026
27.01.2026, Fahndungsplakat des Bundeskriminalamt zum Stromausfall vom 03.01.2026 im Berliner Suedwesten durch die Vulkangruppe, Belohnung von 1 Million Euro, Koennen Sie Hinweise zur Tat oder Taeterns geben?, Oeffentlichkeitsfahndung in Berlin auf einer digitalen Werbewand von WALL, Berlin Deutschland, Germany *** 27 01 2026, wanted poster of the Federal Criminal Police Office for the power failure of 03 01 2026 in the southwest of Berlin by the volcano group, reward of 1 million euros, can you give clues to the crime or perpetrators, public search in Berlin on a digital advertising wall of WALL, Berlin Germany, Germany
After the attack in Berlin, manhunt by the Federal Criminal Police Office. (IMAGO / Berlinfoto)

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Last updated: 12. March 2026