When a Nazi Past Becomes Acceptable: From Lehi’s German Overture to Israel’s Embrace of Austria’s Far Right
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A far-right party, it was one of the first in Europe to adopt populist rhetoric. It participated in several federal governments in Austria before winning the 2024 National Council elections for the first time in its history.
By Elijah J. Magnier — Israel's current leaders seem to have established a remarkable moral hierarchy. A European party that emerged from a movement founded by former Nazis can be welcomed into political dialogue if it supports Israel, opposes Muslim immigration, and promises to move its country's embassy to Jerusalem. At the same time, the [...]
Since families at the center of Austrian politics opened the doors to the far right a quarter of a century ago, these forces have steadily advanced across Europe. Groups founded by right-wing radicals, some adhering to neo-Nazi doctrines, made their debut in the upper echelons of power within the European Union (EU) following the victory of the Freedom Party of Austria (FÖP) in the 1999 general elections, then led by the charismatic Jörg Haider…
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