The far right is becoming normalised in Germany – and winning. Australia should take heed | Charlotte Feakins
One Nation and the AfD may not look the same, but they are singing from the same song sheet - and both have had recent electoral success Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The recent win for the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany is shocking, except it’s not shocking. The writing has been on the wall for…
The Guardian Australia's Charlotte Feakins highlights the unsettling rise of far-right political parties in Germany, specifically the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which recently secured nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. While One Nation and the AfD may not appear identical, the articles suggest they share similar ideologies and have experienced electoral success.
This trend is concerning for Australia, as it demonstrates the increasing normalization of far-right politics, a phenomenon that Australia should take heed of.
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