The Dortmund neo-Nazi Siegfried Borchardt is dead. His funeral could attract right-wing extremists from all over Germany.
Dortmund – Siegfried Borchardt is dead. The neo-Nazi from Dortmund known as “SS-Siggi” was 67 years old. The right-wing extremist party “The Rights” announced on Sunday on its website. The announcement states that Borchardt died after a short stay in a hospital.
Borchardt gained national fame through membership in numerous neo-Nazi groups. Among other things, he founded the group “Borussenfront” in 1982. Borchardt was also involved in the founding and organization of several right-wing extremist groups in North Rhine-Westphalia. Borchardt received his nickname “SS-Siggi” after serving a prison sentence in the 1980s. He had previously been convicted of assault and vandalism. He also took part in several acts of violence that killed people with a migration background.
“SS-Siggi” is dead – well-known right-wing extremist from Dortmund has died
“SS-Siggi” was not only activist, but also politically active: In 2014 he entered the city council of Dortmund for the right-wing extremist party “Dierechte”, which sparked protests. However, he announced his resignation two months later – for health reasons. Borchardt has now passed away.
It remains to be seen how the memorial service or funeral will go. The right-wing extremist scene in Germany may see this as an opportunity to mobilize. (do)
