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The Bunker
Germany's far-right problem: Are the AfD Nazis?
Feb 20, 2025
In this discussion, Annette Dittert, the Senior Correspondent for ARD German TV in London, dives into the complexities of Germany's far-right AfD party. She examines the party's concerning ties to neo-Nazi groups and its nationalist rhetoric. Dittert unpacks the radical transformation of its leader, Alice Weidel, and how her personal life contrasts with the party's extremist shifts. The conversation also explores historical connections to Nazism and the evolving political landscape in Germany, especially among younger voters.
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- The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has gained international credence through meetings with prominent figures, signaling a troubling normalization of far-right ideologies in German politics.
- The party's radicalized positions on immigration and national identity reflect a dangerous shift toward extreme nationalism that threatens Germany's historical consciousness and democracy.
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