Populism Country Profile: Germany (POPULISMUS.gr World Map 2017) (original) (raw)

This country profile examines the evolution of populism in Germany, highlighting its historical roots in the slogans used during anti-regime protests in the GDR and their appropriation by various social movements and political parties in unified Germany. It discusses the impacts of the 'Monday demonstrations' and the PEGIDA protests on populist discourse, particularly in relation to the Left Party and the Alternative for Germany (AfD), emphasizing how these movements have shifted the narrative around 'the people' and national identity in the context of migration and welfare reforms.