The Antifa-movement polarizes. For some, it makes an important contribution to the fight against right-wing extremism, while for others it jeopardizes the state’s monopoly on the use of force and thus makes it a threat to democracy from the left.

What are the key characteristics of this radical left-wing movement that has been so influential in German society? In his recent book Antifa: Portrait einer linksradikalen Bewegung, Richard Rohrmoser traces the historical development of the multifaceted anti-fascist movement from its beginnings in the 1920s and outlines the tensions between civic engagement, protest culture, and radical violence that it finds itself in today. It seems more important than ever to take a closer look at these issues in times of political polarization in the Netherlands and everywhere else in Europe.

After the presentation, Hanno Balz will discuss the history and current significance of antifascist activism in Germany and beyond.

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