Tag #Far-Right Extremism

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Judge Grants Church Control Over Proud Boys' Name and Branding After Vandalism

A Washington D.C. judge ruled that the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church can control the use of the Proud Boys name and logos after the group's members vandalized the church in December 2020; this follows a $2.8 million judgment against the Proud Boys for the attack, which stemmed from...

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German Protests Erupt Over Merz's Collaboration with Far-Right AfD

Following two controversial parliamentary votes where CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz sought and gained the support of the far-right AfD party, tens of thousands of Germans protested nationwide, criticizing Merz for breaking a post-WWII taboo against such alliances, with more protests planne...

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Holocaust Survivor Returns Medal, Protesting CDU-AfD Collaboration on Immigration

A 99-year-old Holocaust survivor and a photographer returned their German medals protesting the CDU's collaboration with the far-right AfD on a stricter immigration policy motion passed in the Bundestag on January 30th, highlighting concerns about the erosion of democratic values and echoing the ris...

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Holocaust Survivor's Testimony Overshadowed by AfD Candidate Controversy in Thuringia

Ingeburg Geißler, a Holocaust survivor, delivered a powerful testimony at a Thuringian state parliament memorial service, highlighting the irony of speaking in the building where her deportation began. This event coincided with a contentious debate over an AfD candidate for vice-parliament president...

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Musk's Support for Far-Right Activist Sparks Disinformation Concerns in Britain

Elon Musk's public support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who has a history of violence and hate speech, raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and hate speech on X (formerly Twitter) and Britain's response.

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Large-Scale Protests in Germany Against Rising Far-Right Extremism as AfD Launches Campaign

Tens of thousands protested against the far-right AfD party in several German cities on Saturday, as the AfD launched its election campaign with its leader Alice Weidel, drawing around 4,500 supporters in Halle. The AfD's anti-immigrant stance has gained traction amid recent violent incidents, resul...

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Surge in Attacks on German Refugee Shelters

Politically motivated attacks against refugee shelters in Germany surged to 218 incidents in 2024, a 51-case increase from 2023, with 28 involving violence that injured 14, including a child; this mirrors a broader trend of rising right-wing extremism.

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Bavarian Protests Against Far-Right Influence

Tens of thousands protested across Bavaria against the rising influence of far-right parties following controversial votes in the Bundestag involving AfD support, with the largest demonstration in Regensburg drawing 20,000 people.

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Expelled Extremist Gains City Council Seat in Rosenheim Amid Protests

Stefan Bauer, an expelled AfD member with a history of extremist views and controversial statements comparing COVID-19 measures to the Holocaust, was sworn into the Rosenheim city council despite protests, highlighting vulnerabilities in electoral processes.

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Charges Dropped Against Man Who Confronted Neo-Nazis at Melbourne Fundraiser

In Melbourne, Australia, charges were dropped against Benjamin Squire, who confronted neo-Nazis at a fundraiser, highlighting concerns about unequal treatment of anti-fascist protestors versus far-right groups. The incident occurred at Cafe Gummo in Thornbury on an August night in 2023, involving 20...

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Berlin BVG Strike Coincides with Controversial Economic Summit Featuring AfD Speakers

A 24-hour BVG strike in Berlin on Monday disrupted public transport, except for ferry services, coinciding with a controversial economic summit featuring AfD speakers that sparked protests from Antifa and climate activists, amid ongoing concerns about the rise of the far-right.

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Warning Against Prophet's Election as Vice-President of Thuringian Parliament

Buchenwald memorial site director Jens-Christian Wagner urged Thuringian lawmakers not to elect AfD politician Jörg Prophet as vice-president of the state parliament due to Prophet's history of Holocaust trivialization and historical revisionism, as documented in the 2021 Thuringian Verfassungsschut...

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