Germany's recent political shift to the right is manifesting within its football culture, prompting fans and clubs to act against far-right sentiments. Various clubs from top leagues have rallied supporters to oppose right-wing extremism, as exemplified by St. Pauli fans who protested the AfD and commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day. However, there's a contrasting trend as some fans increasingly avoid political expressions in stadiums, raising concerns about the courage of fan groups to confront rising nationalism.
The sustained success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears to have sharpened attention leading up to the federal election on February 23.
On January 27, St. Pauli fans demonstrated against the far right to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
I'd like them to have more courage. Too often, I have seen fan groups negotiate among themselves, deciding something is 'too political.'
This outpouring of political sentiment is far from universal and, for some politically engaged football fans, the trend has been to shy away from overt displays.
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