Dossier
Chemnitz
Coverage of Chemnitz in the Nexus archive.
- German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change
German activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who legally changed gender to a woman in 2024, was extradited to Germany from the Czech Republic and initially placed in a women’s prison before being transferred to a men’s prison. The Saxony Ministry of Justice stated the transfer was decided by experts.
- The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
A gym in Chemnitz, Germany, is using a martial arts program focused on diversity and empowerment to counter the far right's recruitment through MMA. The far-right movement is increasingly leveraging MMA for new members, prompting the gym's proactive response.