An Anatomy of Populism: The Alternative for Germany Party and Its Voters

Abstract: This article analyzes the populist dimension of the right-wing extremist AfD, the Alternative for Germany party. It explores the party’s history, heterogeneous “container” ideology, electorate, and propaganda strategy. Drawing analogies with Trumpism, it also addresses the reasons behind the AfD’s success, including the contemporary crisis of masculinity. Finally, the article suggests some ways of combatting the AfD.

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Journal
South Central Review
Published
2025-03-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1353/scr.2025.a961453
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1
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Populism, Right-Wing Movements
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article
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An Anatomy of Populism: The Alternative for Germany Party and Its Voters

Henk de Berg
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South Central Review
Populism, Right-Wing Movements
8.52
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An Anatomy of Populism: The Alternative for Germany Party and Its Voters

Henk de Berg
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Abstract

Abstract: This article analyzes the populist dimension of the right-wing extremist AfD, the Alternative for Germany party. It explores the party’s history, heterogeneous “container” ideology, electorate, and propaganda strategy. Drawing analogies with Trumpism, it also addresses the reasons behind the AfD’s success, including the contemporary crisis of masculinity. Finally, the article suggests some ways of combatting the AfD.

South Central ReviewVol. 42(1-2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Populism, Right-Wing Movements
8.52
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