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Experts Warn Rising Costs Fuel Fascism in Germany
12/30/2025
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Story summary
- Dr. Jens Holst links Germany's fascism rise to government's failures to curb rising living costs and social inequality.
- He argues that the Alternative für Deutschland's appeal mirrors fascism's economic fears.
- Holst cautions against focusing on visible markers, noting modern movements use administrative fascism and civilizational exclusion.
- Ahmed Dirie emphasizes that normalizing exclusion erodes protections for all citizens.
- Paul Gander points to the role of state and media in enabling authoritarianism.
