Brandmauer

The concept of a "firewall against the far-right" in Germany refers to a strategic approach and political demand to prevent mainstream parties from endorsing anti-democratic elements and to discourage alignment with or rapprochement towards far-right ideologies. This concept gained momentum in 2024 with anti-extremism protests that drew hundreds of thousands of protesters, who emphasized the need to uphold democracy and prevent a repeat of Nazi Germany's rise to power. Research suggests that accommodating and adopting far-right themes does not diminish support for radical right parties, but rather legitimizes them, and that mainstream parties' statements may inadvertently contribute to eroding democratic norms.learn more on wikipedia