In Germany, Fighting the Far Right Poses a Conundrum for Democracy
German politicians are grappling with how to address the surging popularity of the far-right party, AfD, which is seen as a threat to democracy.
There is concern in Germany about history repeating itself with the rise of a far-right party and efforts are being made to prevent the AfD from gaining significant influence in the government. [ more ]
How Germany's Political Stability May Be Fueling the Rise of the Far Right
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the second most popular bloc in the country, with around 22% of the electorate supporting them.
Post-Nazi democracy in Germany prioritized stable consensus over political choice, leaving itself vulnerable to far-right parties like the AfD. [ more ]
Germany's top court rules a far-right party is ineligible for funding because of its ideology
Germany's highest court has ruled that the far-right party, Die Heimat, will not receive state funding for the next six years due to its unconstitutional values and goals.
The court determined that Die Heimat's political concept is incompatible with the guarantee of human dignity as defined by Germany's constitution. [ more ]
German court fines senior AfD politician 13,000 for using banned Nazi phrase
A leading member of the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland party fined by a German court for using a banned Nazi phrase at a political rally. [ more ]
Analysis | Germany's surging far right provokes a reckoning
The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is gaining support in Germany, with polling at 22 percent.
Anti-fascist demonstrators took to the streets in Germany to protest against AfD after an investigative report revealed AfD members discussing mass deportations. [ more ]
A Far-Right Party Emerges as a Possible Kingmaker in Croatia
A far-right party emerged as a potential kingmaker in Croatia's parliamentary election, leading to political uncertainty and the need for coalition-building. [ more ]