The Neo-Nazis and German unification

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This book examines the neo-Nazi movement in Germany from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the present, drawing on first-hand research by the author, who resides in Germany. It highlights how unification impacted the rise of right-wing militancy, detailing neo-Nazi and skinhead activities alongside governmental responses to this extremist movement. While relatively small five years after unification, the movement remains significant. The first chapter sets the context for the vocal neo-Nazi resurgence, while subsequent chapters chronologically trace the movement's evolution from unification through pivotal events in 1992 and 1993, culminating in government efforts to mitigate the threat in 1994. The narrative includes numerous violent incidents linked to neo-Nazis in the 1990s, showcasing their brutality and disregard for authority in a nation grappling with the challenges of merging two distinct societies. Interspersed within the timeline are personal sketches of influential neo-Nazis, both within Germany and beyond, who shape the movement. Overall, the book encapsulates the resurgence of ideologies reminiscent of Hitler's Third Reich, which were deemed abhorrent in the 1930s and 1940s.