The number of politically motivated offences reported to the police in Germany reached a new record last year, prompting concern from many, including the government commissioner for LGBTIQ issues. The 60,028 recorded offences represent the highest level since the statistics were introduced in 2001, according to the 2023 statistics presented in Berlin on Tuesday. The increase in politically motivated crimes is less than 2% compared to 2022. There were 3,561 cases of violent offences, almost 12% fewer than in 2022. Propaganda offences, such as the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations…