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Werner Herzog addresses rise of far-right populism

Werner Herzog populism far-right AfD political neglect

Filmmaker Werner Herzog has commented on the rise of far-right populism in Europe and the United States, suggesting that these movements are driven by political neglect in specific regions.

Regarding Germany, Herzog argues against judicial attempts to ban far-right parties, suggesting instead that the issue must be addressed politically. He noted the AfD's significant performance in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party reached nearly 44% of the vote, attributing this to issues such as lower pensions and a lack of social integration.

Herzog also linked these trends to the Brexit vote in England, stating it was driven by the country's heartland rather than London elites. Similarly, he attributed Donald Trump's election to the neglect of the American heartland, citing economic concerns and a lack of political attention to regions like Iowa, rather than Russian influence.

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AfD · Donald Trump · England · Saxony-Anhalt · Werner Herzog

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El voto humillado y ofendido [www.granadahoy.com]
El voto humillado y ofendido [www.eldiadecordoba.es]
El voto humillado y ofendido [www.diariodealmeria.es]
El voto humillado y ofendido [www.diariodesevilla.es]
El voto humillado y ofendido [www.diariodejerez.es]