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About this FRONTLINE documentary on Germany’s new right
FRONTLINE’s documentary follows the rise of Germany’s new right, focusing on the AfD’s growing support, its campaign tactics, and the broader political tensions surrounding immigration, extremism, and democracy.
AfD rise and strategy
Evan Williams investigates the surging popularity of the AfD and its efforts to appeal to younger voters.
Mainstream response
The film examines Germany’s political firewall, election dynamics, and concerns about democracy.
Online and global links
It also looks at social media outreach and international connections, including support from influential figures and foreign actors.
Topics
AfD momentum
The documentary centers on the AfD’s surge in support and its effort to present itself as a modern political force.
Democracy and the firewall
It explores Germany’s debate over the political firewall and fears about far-right influence.
Online outreach and foreign connections
The film highlights social media campaigning and international ties linked to the new right.
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The AFD had come first in the polls, but failed to win an overall majority. Germany's mainstream parties were vowing to work together to block the AFD from forming a government. A long-standing tactic against far-right parties known as the firewall. >> There is this firewall, a brand mower as
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Audience comments snapshot
Viewer reaction to FRONTLINE’s documentary on Germany’s new right
Comments range from support for FRONTLINE’s reporting to debate over free speech, immigration, TikTok politics, and Germany’s far-right politics. Some viewers focus on the documentary’s framing of the AfD and the role of social media and foreign influence, while others challenge how the film characterizes right-wing views.
Comment themes
Rise of the far right
The comments show strong engagement with the documentary’s central question: why Germany’s AfD and other far-right movements are gaining traction.
Digital and international influence
Viewers also react to the film’s discussion of online platforms, foreign support, and election influence.
Polarized interpretation
Some responses question the documentary’s political framing and definitions of extremism, indicating audience disagreement.
Audience signals
Support for FRONTLINE
One viewer praises FRONTLINE’s nonprofit reporting and encourages support for the program.
Free speech and framing concerns
Several comments debate the documentary’s portrayal of speech restrictions and right-wing politics in Germany.
TikTok and political influence
A commenter suggests banning TikTok in democracies, echoing the film’s social media focus.
Immigration anxiety
Another comment raises broader concerns about migration and historical parallels, reflecting the documentary’s immigration theme.
Representative public comments
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So this guy wants less restrictive speech and that’s one of the reasons he’s considered far right? I feel like this is such a bunch of gaslighting BS.
Sounds like banning TikTok from democracies would be the smart move.
2:13 😂 most German answer ever. Haha.
I am starting to think that before every world war there was an era of massive migration of people around the world!
Also not addressing the fact that German businesses will not hire someone with an immigrant last name over someone with a German last name regardless of skill. I know personally LEGAL immigrants with afenhalts (residence permits) who cannot find jobs, especially in the east where workers are needed most. So they mov...
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