Shadows of the Past: Exploring the Resurgence and Evolution of Far-Right Politics in Germany: A Comparative Visual Analysis of the Election Propaganda of the AfD and the Nazi Party
Populism and nationalism have become buzzwords in international politics. With the success of Donald Trump and Brexit in 2016, a wave of populism and nationalism has seemingly swept across Europe and the world, posing new threats to democratic institutions everywhere. In Europe specifically, it seems as if new right-wing populist parties are springing up and gaining influence every week. The success of Le Pen in France, Vox in Spain, and “League”(Lega) in Italy are all worrying examples. Out of all these groups, however, the rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany is the most unnerving. Germany’s increased importance in the European Union (as a result of Brexit) and the pressure for Germany to be more assertive and active militarily in the face of Russian hostility, makes the possibility of a right-wing populist group leading the country all the more concerning.</p
