Antifa: declared intentions to classify Antifa as a terrorist group

What it consists of?

Antifa = “Anti-Fascist” organization.

Not a formal organization, but a loosely linked network of activists fighting against fascism, white supremacy, and far-right extremism.

Source:

Origins trace back to 1930s Europe, such as Antifaschistische Aktion (1932, Germany) and the Battle of Cable Street (1936, UK).

Goal:

Challenge groups viewed as fascist, authoritarian, or racist.

Stop the growth of extremist beliefs by means of direct action and advocacy.

Attributes:

Format: Distributed, without a hierarchy or leadership.

Ideology: Progressive, anarchistic, anti-capitalistic, and anti-authoritarian perspectives.

Tactics: Vary from nonviolent demonstrations to aggressive approaches (e.g., revealing personal information, interrupting far-right events).