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.
I’m gonna go with
- Angry without a culprit
- Reduced critical thought
Both of those.
I want to add a third thing to this list:
- Feeling left behind by mainstream political parties.
The parties in power surely pay lip service to the issues that concern the young but very rarely do they actually do anything about it.
This mirrors what’s happening with men of the same age in the US.
Not surprising, given the same people are pushing the same rhetoric all over the world.
Not all over though. China isn’t electing Sieg Heil, and neither is the Sahel
