What is left-wing extremism?
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Left-wing extremists endeavour to overcome the existing state and social order by replacing democracy with a communist or anarchist system. To this end, they participate in social protests, trying to instrumentalise them for their purposes. Their forms of action range from open agitation to clandestine, partly serious acts of violence, with isolated autonomous groups also accepting individuals being injured.
Left-wing extremists take part in social and political debates and protests in order to make their position seem more socially acceptable, to gain new members or sympathisers, and to exploit them to achieve their aims. One of their goals in doing so is to increase public acceptance of their forms of action. To achieve their strategic aims, left-wing extremists use action alliances and campaigns. The international networking of protests is also an important component.
