Dangerous Liaisons: The Alternative for Germany and Right-wing Extremism
Dangerous Liaisons: The Alternative for Germany and Right-wing Extremism

Author(s): Lidia Gibadło
Subject(s): Governance, Political behavior, Politics and society, Radical sociology , Sociology of Politics, Politics and Identity
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Germany; right-wing extremism; anti-Semitic and racist attacks; radical parties; Alternative for Germany (AfD);
Summary/Abstract: Until recently, links between the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and right-wing extremist organizations have not weakened the party’s record. Yet, after anti-Semitic and racist attacks, its image as a radical party is becoming an increasingly serious obstacle in attracting new voters and overcoming political isolation. Lack of prospects for participation in government and the fact that some of the grouping are under the surveillance of counter-intelligence may lead to a loss of votes and gradual marginalisation of the AfD.

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