Rolf Frankenberger

Expert on right-wing extremism at the University of Tübingen in Germany, managing director of the university's Institute for Research on Far-Right Extremism.

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Feb 6, 2025 • 37min

Where support for Germany’s far-right AFD is growing and why

Laura Hood, a Senior politics editor focused on European politics, is joined by Rolf Frankenberger, an expert on right-wing extremism from the University of Tübingen. They delve into the rising support for Germany's far-right AFD party, emphasizing its shift from Euroscepticism to nationalism anchored in anti-immigration rhetoric. The discussion highlights the historical roots of Völkisch nationalism, the growing urban-rural divide in political allegiance, and how societal shifts and figures like Elon Musk are influencing this alarming trend.