Episode
Frontline: Germany's Enemy Within
Overview
Since the Holocaust, Germany has worked to overcome its Nazi history. But over the past decade, Germany has faced a rising wave of far-right violence and plots against Jews, Muslims, immigrants and politicians. Amid accusations that the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party (AfD) has provoked violence, which it denies, FRONTLINE investigates the rise of far-right extremism in Germany today.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 43
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2024-07-30
- Runtime
- 54 min
Episode context
Germany's Enemy Within is Episode 8 in Season 43 of Frontline. It aired on 2024-07-30. The runtime is 54 min.
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