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Why has there been a rise in hate crimes in Germany?

This entry maps the explanations offered for a rise in hate crimes in Germany — that it has been driven by rising populism, that it stems from the refugee crisis, and that there is no real rise, only increased reporting.

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Rising populism has led to a rise in hate crimes in Germany

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The refugee crisis has led to a rise in hate crimes in Germany

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There is no rise in hate crimes, they are just being reported more