The far right's rise in Germany mirrors a broader trend across Europe, where parties like Poland's Law and Justice or Hungary's Fidesz exploit social divides by attacking minorities.
The recurrent obsession with historical symbols of Nazism distracts from the genuine threats posed by current neo-populist movements, which are more insidious and mainstream in their appeal.
Bjorn Hocke and the AfD signify a continuity of far-right ideologies in Germany, suggesting that their influence is less about overt displays and more about normalized rhetoric.
Germany's focus on traditional neo-Nazi symbols has obscured a larger, more troubling narrative: that intolerance can manifest in more sophisticated and disguised forms today.
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