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.

  • msage@programming.devEnglish
    34·
    19 hours ago

    Can we please talk about how there is no active real left wing in any country?

    Like sure the right wins when there is no real opposition.

    I keep feeling like I’ve failed miserably as a person for not doing more. And I have no idea what should I be doing.

    • PresidentCamacho@lemm.eeEnglish
      101·
      18 hours ago

      There is nothing you can/could do. The endless war against intelligence and focus on just believing what some screaming asshole says on talk radio, combined with the dawn of the internet being weaponized to spread that brain rot, and here you go. Maybe if you can go back in time and murder Ronald Reagan before capitalism gets so out of hand that they can buy the government ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

      • msage@programming.devEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        What about doing my own content? Podcasts, screaming asshole youtubes and whatnot? I can’t speak very well, much less write, but I can… do something