The far-right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.

Summary

Support for Germany’s far-right AfD is surging among young men, driven by concerns over immigration, conservative values, and distrust of mainstream politics.

A Pew study found 26% of German men view AfD positively, compared to 11% of women.

Social media, particularly TikTok, has helped spread its message. Some young supporters reject accusations of extremism, while others openly embrace far-right views.

Analysts warn that if mainstream parties ease their opposition to the AfD, it could become Germany’s dominant right-wing party.

    • Pamasich
      21•5 days ago

      They’re referring to hate speech.

      They’re not technically wrong, it is censorship and illegal speech to outlaw hate speech. But it takes malicious selfishness and a lack of empathy to actually take issue with it imo.

      • John RichardEnglish
        -30•5 days ago

        Lack of selfishness & empathy? How about your lack of self-awareness & forethought? These groups are growing because that is what censoring speech does. It causes people to see those groups as victimized & gives them legitimacy in their eyes.

          • John RichardEnglish
            -4•4 days ago

            Hate speech doesn’t exist. If someone issues a direct threat, like “kill that person” then that is a crime.

            • @[email protected]English
              4•4 days ago

              You’re not answering my question.

              Without this censorship, in your idea, far right groups wouldn’t exist.

              Do you agree?

              • John RichardEnglish
                -3•4 days ago

                There numbers would be dwindling without censorship, not growing. They’d be easier to identify, but also easier to talk to & listen to your perspective. You don’t win people over through violence.