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FRONTLINE PBS July 30, 2024

Why an AfD Politician Is Accused of 'Whitewashing' Nazi Crimes | Germany's Enemy Within | FRONTLINE

Summary

The transcript discusses Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, who is known for challenging Germany's historical remembrance of the Nazi era. As a former history teacher, Höcke has repeatedly pushed controversial boundaries by criticizing the Holocaust Memorial and using Nazi-era slogans, ultimately being charged and fined for knowingly employing Nazi rhetoric. The segment highlights Höcke's attempt to rewrite German historical memory and downplay the country's Nazi past, contrasting his actions with Germany's established "remembrance culture" that seeks to educate future generations about past atrocities.

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