Right-wing extremism in schools: Recess, Hitler salute:
Frightened teachers, ostracized students, inactive politicians: How right-wing extremism is conquering ...
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Right-Wing Extremism Threatens German SchoolsA joint report reveals increasing far-right incidents in schools, with the AfD intensifying pressure on teachers and students nationwide.
- Far-right ideologies are spreading in many German schools, causing fear among teachers and social exclusion of students.
- Teacher Tristan Härter escaped a school environment dominated by extremists, describing the situation as rapidly worsening and threatening.
- Research by stern and RTL found that actual right-wing incidents often exceed official police statistics across several states.
- The AfD exploits neutrality rules strategically to publicly target schools and individuals, exacerbating the political tensions in education.
The past months, he says, have felt like a hunting chase. He was the prey, alone and without support.— Tristan Härter describes his experiences with right-wing extremism in schools.
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