Is there rise in fascist and neo-Nazi organizations in Europe? Is there more tolerance toward them?

Question

I saw television footage recently that depicted youth in European soccer stadiums, places like Italy, Spain, Poland forming chains of Hitler salutes in their KKK outfits (how the hell did this derelict institution in hillibilly South land in Europe in the first place?). Some black players were thrown BANANAS during the matches; I guess this is the worst form of nuisance behavior that's simply cannot be tolerated, even during the worst period of the 20's and 30's, black sportsmen in the US faced little discrimination on field.

Also, there's been rise of far-right political parties in European countries except the UK of course. Many of them winning political battles and elections. Isn't this a climate of hostility in Europe now, say 10-15 years down the line. I saw several German and French language videos on Youtube, that glorifes the KKK which is ILLEGAL in the US today.

My question is: why are Europeans not making adequate efforts to prevent the rise of such elements and weed them out from the society?

Why is European youth attracted to the KKK and how is mainstream media reacting to this situation.

What are the issues that generate this problem?

Should this be interpreted as there's been no equivalent of a United States civil rights movement in Europe. As a result, the Governments and people largely remain unaccountable to the prejudices that linger toward non-Whites. I have seen that Europeans largely remain in a DENIAL mode that a rise in fascism is a reality. There was riots in Paris 1 year back between Algerians and others. How sensitive is the situation on the road? In the subrubs? In minority areas?

It's a remarkable twist of destiny - In the 19th century, the US was an unwelcome destination for non-Whites and Europe, particularly the UK was egalitarian at today's standards. The roles seem to have reversed. What you think?

Answer 1

From discussing this situation with my husband, whom is a former marine stationed throughout the world including Eastern Europe and Western Europe, this is what I've learned. He told me that in Eastern countries of Europe such as Poland and parts of Germany, they are very anti-semitic. They have continued to "hate" anyone of non-aryan heritage, especially the Jews. He even told me of places in Germany where they have "underground" Nazi museums, where these skin-heads go to basically "worship" the works of Hitler and his top leading men. They keep uniforms and other personal items on display. Only Aryans are allowed to participate in these museums, where afterwards they head to the local bar and get wasted. These men ususally dress and look normal so they can continue to lead normal lives, but apparently its a huge underground movement.

From the wise words of an 85 year old friend of mine who faught in WWII. He tells me that history seems to repeat itself and that he fears that another holocaust could possibly rise again throughout Europe due to their narrowminds and hatred towards the Jews to this day. He says he prefers to stay away from traveling to Europe and focuses on the South Pacific (he's 85!).

So my conclusion is ...is that Europeans are still angry because the Jews were paid by the Govt's in different countries for their suffering throughout wwII. The Poles, Germans and other non-Jewish residents of Europe felt they got "jipped" since they were left with nothing after the war and had to start over from scratch. This anger has trickled down into their families over the years causing the rise of a stronger underground movement of neo-nazis today. It's very sad to say but if I were Jewish or any other non-aryan race living in Europe today, I would seriously think about getting out.

Answer 2

There is a glimmer of hope. Knowledge is one of the keys. Many people know very well about history. And on civic education. Clearly, though sometimes I have my own doubts about many of those participating in the forum. However, one thing is clear participation of the groups almost zero darkest humanity. By now a healthy and democratic debate is how you would say no or almost completely absent. Instead, there is a private anti - democratic and anti - freedom of opinion. And the public is manifested in the form of campaigns ¨ ¨ discredited virtual absurd. And other ways that are clearly full of spiritual decline and a cerebral level progressive reasoning. Managed to divide the society and promoting ignorance. Well here the solution is doing the opposite is Ahun spiritual forces, human, civic. So we can have a strong civic and spiritual harmony that is decent up front with a big heart and humanizing not only allow these groups to take the lives of innocent people, but also humanizes them. Transforming the folly, the dishonesty, the bitterness of life. On the contrary.

Answer 3

The Simple Answer to you Question is YES - the reason the Free World is under a great threat from a Cancerous Infiltrattion and Infestation by the Lunatics which are dedicated to Creating an Islamic State - World Wide - Aided and Abetted by others of Equal Evil Intentions .......

Answer 4

Yes there is a rise in extremism.
The governments are so scared of "the minorities" that they'll do everything they can to undermine their own indigenous population.
The people are now right royaly f***ed off with this and are rebelling. The mainstream political parties in the UK won't listen (they're all so middle of the road as to be indistinguishable) so people are turning to the extremes (BNP etc) to find someone who will show support and concern for their views.

Answer 5

It may be illegal in the US but it still goes on, I've been to the southern states (north/south Carolina) I've seen the evidence. but here, in the UK, and all over western Europe, there is backlash against our feeble governments for they're apparent inability to control immigration, we feel threatened, isolated, in our own country, is it any wonder we are turning, in increasing numbers, to the far right.

Answer 6

We are these days supposed to be tolerant of ALL points of view, so why are certain groups that disagree with the leftist point of view not shown the same tolerance towards their beliefs?

When groups like the BNP are not allowed to show their political broadcasts without having to censor them, where is the tolerance?

Answer 7

Lets put it another way,,,,,
What would happen if a white westerner went to a muslim country and attempted to build a Christian church or burned the countries flag,,
A BIG LOAD OF CRAP WOULD BE UNLOADED ON YOU FROM A GREAT HIGHT
so why not give them the same

Answer 8

The answer is because we see muslims on t.v burning whatever national flag has been gracious enough to take them in.

Face covered muslims protesting about he *war* with placards decrying death to infidels etc etc,complaining about every thing their host country has gave them basically.

The right are gaining support because the normal party's are ignoring the fact that people are fed up of being dictated to by a minority and who can blame them?

People wont take to being abused in their own country hence the support for the far right.

Answer 9

white people are getting pissed off at becoming second class citizens in their own countries. so they are turning to alternative politics, it is better they use politics rather than violent means.

Answer 10

I don't know