Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group)

The Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) is a far-left activist group in Germany. They are currently newsworthy for claiming responsibility for a suspected arson attack in Berlin that caused a widespread power outage. This outage affected tens of thousands of homes, businesses, and even hospitals, occurring during near-freezing temperatures. The group stated that the target of their action was the fossil fuel economy, not simply cutting power to residents. The incident has raised concerns about vulnerability to sabotage and the potential for politically motivated attacks on critical infrastructure in Germany. The blackout, reportedly the longest in Berlin's post-war history, has prompted investigations and public debate about security and preparedness for such events.