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Steffen Mau, a sociologist who was born in East Germany, said that key AfD figures like Björn Höcke suggest that West Germans are not even German anymore, just colonized Americans.
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Steffen Mau, a sociologist born in East Germany, stated that key Alternative for Germany (AfD) figures like Björn Höcke imply West Germans are no longer truly German, but rather colonized Americans.
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Steffen Mau
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21",
    "person": "Steffen Mau",
    "organization": "Alternative for Germany",
    "political_figure": "Bj\u00f6rn H\u00f6cke"
}
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Politics Sociology Germany Far-right
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October 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM (1 week ago)
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October 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM (1 week ago)

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The Fuel That Feeds Europe’s Far Right: Nostalgia and Lost Pride
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/world/europe/germany-afd-far-right.html

The rise of far-right parties across Europe, exemplified by Germany's AfD, is driven by a populist emphasis on national identity, nostalgia for a perceived simpler past, and a sense of insecurity. These parties capitalize on economic decline, migration concerns, and a yearning for lost pride among voters.

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