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Eight members of far-right group arrested in Germany and Poland

Saxonian Separatists aimed to conduct ethnic cleansing and establish a national socialist state in eastern Germany.

Germany: Eight suspected right-wing militants arrested DW 11/05/2024

The Saxon Separatists sought civilization's collapse to establish a far-right government.

Column | Germany's firewall against the far right isn't working

The AfD's recent electoral gains signal a troubling shift in Germany's political landscape despite attempts to marginalize it due to its extremist positions.

AfD classified as 'suspected extremist' organisation after court defea

The AfD party lost the case against being classified as a suspected right-wing extremist organization.

Germany's far-right AfD: 'We have a clear mandate to govern' DW 09/01/2024

The far-right AfD has become the strongest party in Thuringia state elections, indicating a significant shift in political dynamics.

Students want to strip Adolf Hitler of honorary citizenship DW 09/08/2024

A class initiative in Bad Honnef seeks to renounce Hitler's honorary citizenship, combating right-wing extremism and reshaping local history.

Eight members of far-right group arrested in Germany and Poland

Saxonian Separatists aimed to conduct ethnic cleansing and establish a national socialist state in eastern Germany.

Germany: Eight suspected right-wing militants arrested DW 11/05/2024

The Saxon Separatists sought civilization's collapse to establish a far-right government.

Column | Germany's firewall against the far right isn't working

The AfD's recent electoral gains signal a troubling shift in Germany's political landscape despite attempts to marginalize it due to its extremist positions.

AfD classified as 'suspected extremist' organisation after court defea

The AfD party lost the case against being classified as a suspected right-wing extremist organization.

Germany's far-right AfD: 'We have a clear mandate to govern' DW 09/01/2024

The far-right AfD has become the strongest party in Thuringia state elections, indicating a significant shift in political dynamics.

Students want to strip Adolf Hitler of honorary citizenship DW 09/08/2024

A class initiative in Bad Honnef seeks to renounce Hitler's honorary citizenship, combating right-wing extremism and reshaping local history.
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#german-politics

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban DW 10/11/2024

The far-right AfD party in Germany has gained unprecedented support despite being labeled as right-wing extremist, revealing deep societal divides on political issues.

Germany: Scholz laments 'bitter' Saxony, Thuringia votes DW 09/02/2024

Chancellor Scholz views recent state election results as a call to action for all parties to counter the rise of right-wing extremism.

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned? DW 10/18/2024

A cross-party group of Bundestag lawmakers aims to ban the right-wing extremist AfD party in Germany due to its growing influence.

Could a 'fascist' soon head a German state government? DW 01/16/2024

Calls for banning the AfD party have increased due to revelations of secret plans to expel migrants and the party's radicalization.
The AfD is experiencing major success in local, state, and European Parliament elections, with strong support in eastern Germany.

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban DW 10/11/2024

The far-right AfD party in Germany has gained unprecedented support despite being labeled as right-wing extremist, revealing deep societal divides on political issues.

Germany: Scholz laments 'bitter' Saxony, Thuringia votes DW 09/02/2024

Chancellor Scholz views recent state election results as a call to action for all parties to counter the rise of right-wing extremism.

Will Germany's far-right AfD party be banned? DW 10/18/2024

A cross-party group of Bundestag lawmakers aims to ban the right-wing extremist AfD party in Germany due to its growing influence.

Could a 'fascist' soon head a German state government? DW 01/16/2024

Calls for banning the AfD party have increased due to revelations of secret plans to expel migrants and the party's radicalization.
The AfD is experiencing major success in local, state, and European Parliament elections, with strong support in eastern Germany.
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Machine for Fascism: The Two Stephens - emptywheel

Bannon's prison release and Trump's rally might escalate political tensions and violence.
Concerns grow over potential election violence if Trump loses, as raised by experts.
Jack Smith's strategy may reveal future charges on Trump's actions surrounding January 6.
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January 6 was just the warm-up': the film that tracks three Maga extremists storming the Capitol

The documentary "Homegrown" examines the roots of right-wing extremism in America, warning of potential future unrest following the Capitol attack.

Germany: Far-right AfD stages day of chaos in parliament DW 09/27/2024

Thuringia's recent election results signal a troubling shift towards right-wing extremism, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the region.

January 6 was just the warm-up': the film that tracks three Maga extremists storming the Capitol

The documentary "Homegrown" examines the roots of right-wing extremism in America, warning of potential future unrest following the Capitol attack.

Germany: Far-right AfD stages day of chaos in parliament DW 09/27/2024

Thuringia's recent election results signal a troubling shift towards right-wing extremism, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the region.
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#elon-musk

Opinion | The Tech Bro Style in American Politics

Elon Musk's shift towards right-wing extremism through X raises questions about his influence on politics and societal norms.

On Elon's whim, X now treats 'cisgender' as a slur | TechCrunch

Elon Musk considers the words 'cis' and 'cisgender' as slurs on the platform, triggering warnings on posts containing them.

Opinion | The Tech Bro Style in American Politics

Elon Musk's shift towards right-wing extremism through X raises questions about his influence on politics and societal norms.

On Elon's whim, X now treats 'cisgender' as a slur | TechCrunch

Elon Musk considers the words 'cis' and 'cisgender' as slurs on the platform, triggering warnings on posts containing them.
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#social-media-influence

Who Is Laura Loomer, the Far-Right Activist Who Traveled With Trump?

Laura Loomer exemplifies the rise of controversial right-wing activists in American politics, combining social media influence with extremist ideologies.

Right Wing Extremists Planned Power Grid Attacks in North Carolina

Extremist attacks on power infrastructure pose a serious and organized threat to public safety.
Recent shootings, including one causing a death linked to power outages, highlight the dangers of such extremism.

Libs of TikTok and its dark influence on LGBTQ+ hate

The social media account Libs of TikTok, run by Chaya Raichik, has gained a large following by spreading outrage and threats against LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.

Who Is Laura Loomer, the Far-Right Activist Who Traveled With Trump?

Laura Loomer exemplifies the rise of controversial right-wing activists in American politics, combining social media influence with extremist ideologies.

Right Wing Extremists Planned Power Grid Attacks in North Carolina

Extremist attacks on power infrastructure pose a serious and organized threat to public safety.
Recent shootings, including one causing a death linked to power outages, highlight the dangers of such extremism.

Libs of TikTok and its dark influence on LGBTQ+ hate

The social media account Libs of TikTok, run by Chaya Raichik, has gained a large following by spreading outrage and threats against LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.
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'You've made Switzerland a sh*thole': Foreign residents targeted by xenophobic leaflet

The leaflet expresses extreme anti-immigrant sentiment, targeting EU nationals amid ongoing tensions about immigration policy in Switzerland.

Dining across the divide: The UK rioters are career thugs, but I do feel some sympathy'

Political views can vary significantly even among individuals who share social meals together.

Riots show how the UK's far right has changed

The riots reveal a complex, anarchic nature of modern right-wing extremism, lacking formal organization and increasing unpredictability.

Former Oath Keepers Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Tampering With Jan. 6 Evidence

A former Oath Keepers lawyer pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence related to the January 6 Capitol attack by advising message deletion.

UK: Two charged with right-wing terrorism offenses DW 08/16/2024

Two young suspects in the UK face terrorism charges linked to extreme right-wing activity, illustrating growing concerns over the normalization of hateful ideologies.

German politician attack: 4 teens identified as suspects DW 05/06/2024

Police have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects in the Matthias Ecke attack.
#afd

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against far-right DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns alleged plans by right-wing extremists and politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for mass deportation of migrants.
Scholz draws parallels between the far-right extremists' plans and Nazi racial ideology, stating that such ideologies have no place in Germany.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Germany to protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD.

AfD loses run-off in first vote since mass-deportation story DW 01/28/2024

The far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), lost a district vote in Thuringia despite their candidate initially having a significant lead.
AfD has faced protests and outrage following a report that exposed their plans for mass deportation of foreigners and unassimilated German citizens if they were to come to power.

Berlinale: Germany's far-right AfD uninvited from film festival opening

Five far-right politicians from AfD were disinvited from the Berlinale opening gala due to their views contradicting democratic values.
Protests against AfD and right-wing extremism in Germany influenced the decision to exclude AfD members from the event.

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party DW 04/23/2024

Die Vielen's 'Shield & Shine' campaign aims to unite cultural institutions to combat the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany through art and open forums.

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against far-right DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns alleged plans by right-wing extremists and politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for mass deportation of migrants.
Scholz draws parallels between the far-right extremists' plans and Nazi racial ideology, stating that such ideologies have no place in Germany.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Germany to protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD.

AfD loses run-off in first vote since mass-deportation story DW 01/28/2024

The far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), lost a district vote in Thuringia despite their candidate initially having a significant lead.
AfD has faced protests and outrage following a report that exposed their plans for mass deportation of foreigners and unassimilated German citizens if they were to come to power.

Berlinale: Germany's far-right AfD uninvited from film festival opening

Five far-right politicians from AfD were disinvited from the Berlinale opening gala due to their views contradicting democratic values.
Protests against AfD and right-wing extremism in Germany influenced the decision to exclude AfD members from the event.

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party DW 04/23/2024

Die Vielen's 'Shield & Shine' campaign aims to unite cultural institutions to combat the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany through art and open forums.
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#democracy

Germany's far-right AfD could face legal challenges DW 01/22/2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is currently experiencing high levels of support in opinion polls, despite being classified as right-wing extremist.
The German Bundestag is debating how to address the AfD, with a motion submitted by the governing parliamentary factions focusing on defending democracy against the party.

Germany probes at least 400 police over far-right views DW 04/04/2024

Over 400 German police officers are under investigation for right-wing extremist or conspiracist ideologies.
These extremist ideologies within police ranks pose a threat to democracy and the rule of law in Germany.

Germany's far-right AfD could face legal challenges DW 01/22/2024

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is currently experiencing high levels of support in opinion polls, despite being classified as right-wing extremist.
The German Bundestag is debating how to address the AfD, with a motion submitted by the governing parliamentary factions focusing on defending democracy against the party.

Germany probes at least 400 police over far-right views DW 04/04/2024

Over 400 German police officers are under investigation for right-wing extremist or conspiracist ideologies.
These extremist ideologies within police ranks pose a threat to democracy and the rule of law in Germany.
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How no-go zone' myth spread from fringes to mainstream UK politics

The notion of no-go zones in UK cities for non-Muslims is a myth promoted by right-wing extremists.
Sharia law-related fears have infiltrated mainstream conservative politics.

Oklahoma superintendent and Libs of TikTok celebrate bullying gay principal out of job for drag persona

LGBTQ+ educators face challenges in the educational system.
Social media can have a negative impact when weaponized by ideological groups.

Turnip Taliban' leader accuses Liz Truss of cavorting with pro-Trump extremists'

Liz Truss facing backlash for ties with right-wing American group
Blistering criticism of Liz Truss from Tory rebel James Bagge

A Visit to the Swamp: The Town Made Famous by Neo-Nazi Students

Right-wing extremism in a small town is a concerning issue impacting daily life, causing fear and unease among locals and visitors.
The presence of neo-Nazi symbolism, extremist political stickers, and reported incidents in the town suggest a significant influence of right-wing radicals in Burg.

Germany condemns far-right 4 years on from Hanau shootings DW 02/19/2024

German politicians commemorate Hanau shooting anniversary
Chancellor Scholz pledges resistance against right-wing extremism
#protests

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany.

Germany to step up fight against far-right extremism

Germany's Interior Minister plans to track the finances of right-wing extremist groups and establish an 'early recognition unit' to detect disinformation campaigns.
There has been a rise in right-wing extremists in Germany, with concerns about their influence and the surge in popularity of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany.

Germany to step up fight against far-right extremism

Germany's Interior Minister plans to track the finances of right-wing extremist groups and establish an 'early recognition unit' to detect disinformation campaigns.
There has been a rise in right-wing extremists in Germany, with concerns about their influence and the surge in popularity of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
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Right-Wing Extremism: German Identitarians Are Trying to Make a Comeback

The Identitarian Movement has established themselves in several properties in Germany and Austria, including a villa in Schkopau.
Former CDU member Peter Kurth provided covert funding to the Identitarian Movement.
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Thousands crowd central Berlin to protest far right DW 02/03/2024

Thousands of people gathered in Berlin to protest against right-wing extremism, forming a 'living firewall' around the Bundestag building.
The rally, organized by an alliance of organizations, estimated that 300,000 people attended, while police estimates put the figure at around 150,000.

35,000 people protest in Austria against far-right

35,000 people protested against right-wing extremism in Austria.
Protesters held up signs against hate towards migrants and accused the Austrian Freedom Party of supporting deportation plans.

Thousands crowd central Berlin to protest far right DW 02/03/2024

Thousands of people gathered in Berlin to protest against right-wing extremism, forming a 'living firewall' around the Bundestag building.
The rally, organized by an alliance of organizations, estimated that 300,000 people attended, while police estimates put the figure at around 150,000.

35,000 people protest in Austria against far-right

35,000 people protested against right-wing extremism in Austria.
Protesters held up signs against hate towards migrants and accused the Austrian Freedom Party of supporting deportation plans.
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Texas border showdown is far-right magnet, hate trackers warn

Right-wing extremists are rallying in Texas in support of Governor Greg Abbott's showdown with the federal government over border enforcement.
The unrest in Texas is an example of fringe ideologies being incorporated into mainstream Republican politics.

Chicago mayor blames predecessor, 'right-wing extremism' for city woes

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blames right-wing extremism for the issues facing the city.
Johnson accuses conservatives of unfairly portraying Chicago as a crime-ridden metropolis.
He claims that right-wing extremism targets Democratically-run cities led by people of color.
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The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany

Right-wing leader pushes boundaries of political speech in Germany, sparking concerns about democracy.
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