Far-right surge in Germany fuels controversial push for public flag displays
A push to display German flags has gained momentum among far-right groups and politicians. Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), recently called for more public flag displays in a speech delivered in Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg. The campaign, backed by activists and online hashtags, has sparked both social media engagement and official scrutiny in some regions.
The movement began gaining traction in August 2025 when far-right activist Martin Sellner launched the #HoistTheFlag campaign. Since then, the hashtags #HoistTheFlag and #FlagAction have spread across far-right and extremist networks. Groups like Lukreta, the Lower Saxony branch of Junge Alternative, and the Identitarian Movement have actively promoted the initiative.
The campaign to hoist German flags continues to spread online, driven by far-right figures and social media engagement. While some reports suggested official probes into flag displays, authorities have clarified that investigations focus on unrelated incidents. The movement’s visibility remains high, with Weidel’s speech and activist efforts keeping the issue in public view.
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