In Paris, 13 individuals described as far-right activists were detained following an operation focused on the distribution of extremist symbolism. The arrests were reported by RIA News with attribution to AFP, and authorities indicated that the group was involved in disseminating material linked to extremist ideologies on public roadways. Among those held, seven were already flagged in a government list as individuals presenting a potential threat to state security. The incident occurred as police intercepted the group while they were painting swastika graffiti along a street in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Later developments from France’s internal affairs authorities noted a spike in anti-Semitic activity in the country, with 857 recorded incidents since the start of the current regional conflict involving Israel and Hamas. This rise in antisemitic actions has been highlighted by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Gérald Darmanin, signaling a period of heightened vigilance for security services and communities across France.
Across the German border, official reports indicated a separate increase in anti-Semitic vandalism and related hate crimes. Police described instances in which six-pointed stars were drawn on Jewish-owned houses, an act tied to broader patterns of intimidation and targeted harassment. The State Security Agency opened investigations into these incidents, though authorities have not yet identified a suspect in connection with the vandalism at that time.
In another regional update, German law enforcement stated that the number of right-wing extremist activities had risen sharply, with estimates suggesting roughly a threefold increase over previous periods. Officials emphasized the need for continued monitoring and rapid response to such threats as part of a coordinated security effort across the continent.
There were prior reports concerning far-right demonstrations and the desecration of memorials; in Budapest, a monument dedicated to Soviet soldiers was subjected to acts deemed as extremist vandalism. Local authorities and security services reviewed evidence and engaged in investigations as part of a broader commitment to protecting memorial sites and public safety.