The Islamist scene in Berlin consists of approximately 2,590 individuals, according to official data released in the Berlin Verfassungsschutzbericht (Constitutional Protection Report).

 

How big is the islamist scene in Berlin?

The Islamist scene in Berlin consists of approximately 2,590 individuals, according to official data released in the Berlin Verfassungsschutzbericht (Constitutional Protection Report).

Key Figures and Trends

• Growing Numbers: The scene has steadily expanded from 2,440 tracked individuals to 2,590.
• Online Radicalization: Intelligence services warn that salafist preachers and international terror networks have professionalized their digital propaganda. They primarily target minors and young adults through social media.
• Heightened Threat Environment: The scene remains under intense security surveillance. This focus is highlighted by severe incidents, such as the vehicle ramming attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day (Pride) festival. The suspect in that attack, 21-year-old Abdul B., was officially identified by law enforcement as a known member of the Berlin Islamist spectrum