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Böhmermann warns: is the fascist comeback in Germany?
Böhmermann illuminates the risk of the AfD in Germany while Musk gives them support. A look at the election on February 23, 2025.
Böhmermann warns: is the fascist comeback in Germany?
In a explosive contribution in "ZDF Magazin Royale", satirist Jan Böhmermann warns of a possible comeback of fascism in Germany. In his almost nine minute video, he addresses the shadows of Nazi past and confronts the country's political presence. Böhmermann finds that National Socialism has never really disappeared from Germany. He refers to the current statements of leading AfD politicians, such as Björn Höcke, who demands an "180-degree turn" in the culture of remembrance, and Alexander Gauland, who abbots the darkest time in German history as "bird shit". Böhmermann criticizes that the AfD vehemently denies that they are associated with National Socialism, but still only tied to the ideals of this time. His dark forecast: The political climate in Germany could be seriously at risk of how Vol.at reported.
A new shock for German politics recently came from Elon Musk, who described the AfD in a tweet as the only party that could "save" Germany. This statement was felt by Alice Weidel, the top candidate of the AfD, as almost unbelievable, but she was tempted to show the message to her employees. The AfD, which has long been considered a marginal phenomenon of German politics, gains importance through Musk’s support and, according to surveys, could unite up to 20 percent of the voters. However, international observers warn that such backing, combined with the party described, have worrying parallels to history, such as Time reported.
The situation is further fueled by the proximity of the AfD for the Trump administration. The Vice President J.D. Vance met with Weidel during a visit to Europe to clarify the backing of the US government for the AfD. This meeting caused a sensation in Germany and was interfered as a interference in the upcoming elections. The AfD could reposition itself and move into the Bundestag, which could change the political landscape of Germany sustainably. Böhmermann concludes his video with the alarming question of whether the world should worry about a fascist comeback in Germany-and gives the answer right: "Yes! But hello, and really."