Swiss and German police officials have pledged closer cooperation in the fight against extremists and racists, particularly in areas along the border the between the two countries.

A statement issued on Tuesday after a meeting of police officials in Waldshut-Tiengen in Germany said cross-border cooperation would be stepped up with a series of measures.

These include preventing right-wing extremists from entering or leaving their home country for meetings, an increased exchange of information, and joint action against racist propaganda on the Internet.

Both countries have seen a recent upsurge in extremist incidents. There has also been evidence that right-wingers from Germany have taken part in rallies in Switzerland.

Police from several Swiss cantons, as well as the federal police and representatives from the German state of Baden-Württemberg took part in the meeting.

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