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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
Germany has seen a rise in protests against right-wing extremism after a report revealed plans for mass deportation of foreigners and Germans from migrant families.
The rise of the far right in Germany has caused a shift in public opinion, with many Germans now rejecting far-right ideology. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
Thousands of people, including high-ranking politicians, turned out to demonstrate against right-wing extremism in Germany.
The demonstrations were fueled by outrage over a report that exposed ties between far-right extremists and members of the political party Alternative for Germany (AfD). [ more ]
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. [ more ]