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AfD cultural policy: how the Bauhaus became the target of right-wing extremism
Germany🏛️ PoliticsProgressive7 hr. ago

AfD cultural policy: how the Bauhaus became the target of right-wing extremism

The article discusses the cultural policies of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, focusing on their campaign against modernist art movements like the Bauhaus. It frames the AfD’s approach as a revival of nationalist sentiments under the guise of 'German thinking' (#deutschdenken), drawing parallels between current rhetoric and historical Nazi-era propaganda. The piece critiques the AfD’s strategy of using polemic slogans and populist themes to gain traction, while simultaneously dismissing the value of modern architecture and art. The author suggests that this ideological stance reflects a broader attempt to redefine national identity through anti-modernism, echoing past attempts at cultural control.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ) logoFrankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ)Independent🔒Progressive7 hr. ago
AfD cultural policy: how the Bauhaus became the target of right-wing extremism

The article discusses the cultural policies of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, focusing on their campaign against modernist art movements like the Bauhaus. It frames the AfD’s approach as a revival of nationalist sentiments under the guise of 'German thinking' (#deutschdenken), drawing parallels between current rhetoric and historical Nazi-era propaganda. The piece critiques the AfD’s strategy of using polemic slogans and populist themes to gain traction, while simultaneously dismissing the value of modern architecture and art. The author suggests that this ideological stance reflects a broader attempt to redefine national identity through anti-modernism, echoing past attempts at cultural control.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the AfD’s cultural policies as reactionary and ideologically driven, employing language that implies a deliberate alignment with extremist historical narratives. While it does not overtly criticize specific political figures, it positions the AfD’s agenda as a threat to democratic

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