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Hans Pfeifer

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Racism in Germany is the norm, not the exception

In Germany, more than 60% of Black people and just as many Muslims have experienced discrimination, according to a new study by the National...

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Hans Pfeifer

Germany's AfD in the Bundestag: 'We have a reason to worry'

The influence of the far-right AfD party has grown in Germany following the elections. Constitutional law experts warn of attacks on democracy.

02.03.2025 40

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power

The far-right AfD is now the second-strongest political force in Germany after the federal election. Despite its success, as well as support from Elon...

25.02.2025 10

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power

The far-right AfD is now the second-strongest political force in Germany after the federal election. Despite its success, as well as support from Elon...

25.02.2025 10

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Hans Pfeifer

Germany's far-right AfD looks to capitalize on snap election

Amid Germany's collapsing coalition government, the far-right, anti-immigration AfD party may get the snap election it has demanded for months....

08.11.2024 4

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

What can stop the rise of populism in Germany and elsewhere?

Populist parties are on the rise in Germany as they are all over the world. What can open societies do to protect democracy?

26.10.2024 4

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

What can stop the rise of populism?

Populist parties are on the rise in Germany as they are all over the world. What can open societies do to protect democracy?

26.10.2024 4

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

Germany: Far-right AfD sparks chaos in state parliament

Classified as "extremist" by the domestic intelligence agency, the anti-immigrant populist Alternative for Germany party in Thuringia is now staging...

27.09.2024 4

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Hans Pfeifer

German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment

More and more young Germans support for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It capitalizes on their pessimistic outlook and...

25.09.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

The AfD and young voters: Anxiety and disappointment

More and more young people in Germany are voting for the far-right AfD. Experts have said that this comes from a mixture of disappointment in...

25.09.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

AfD's Björn Höcke: A 'fascist' wins election in Thuringia

Björn Höcke, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the eastern state of Thuringia, is aiming to take the reins in 2024. Analysts...

02.09.2024 3

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

The AfD's Björn Höcke: A 'fascist' wins election

Björn Höcke, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the eastern state of Thuringia, is aiming to take the reins in 2024. Analysts...

02.09.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer