On the first weekend in April 2024, the "Alliance for Peace and Freedom," (APF), a group composed of several European far-right political parties, met in the Italian town of Orvieto in the southwestern Umbria region. Leading figures of the European neo-Nazi and neo-fascist scene assembled for the "AFP Meeting & Geopolitical Course." The event aimed to strengthen the fabric of the European political collaborations among the most influential far-right parties on the continent. The gathering also sought to redefine the strategic direction of APF, and to foster constructive dialogue aimed at professionalizing the party's modus operandi within the European Union's geo-political context as the parliamentary elections in Brussels approached. The EU parliamentary elections are scheduled for June 6-9, 2024.
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Neo-Nazi Party Candidate Strategized Ways To Foster A Shift to The Right In The European Union
Accompanying the internal dialogues and exchanges of APF's leading figures was a geopolitical course led by the heads of various European parties. These leaders promised the APF they would deliver geo-political insights and foster constructive and future-orientated debates on relevant issues affecting Europe. Adding to the significance of the class was a lecture series with five different contributors, including a longtime member of APF representing a German neo-Nazi organization internationally.
The representative for the German neo-Nazi organization shared a photo online depicting an article titled: "European Collaboration Using the Example of APF."
In the article, the representative emphasizes the German nationalists' identity as white Europeans while highlighting the interconnectedness of Germany's fate with a broader European context: "As German nationalists, we are also white Europeans at the same time, and cannot consider the fate or the future of our country independently of a larger contexts."
A Geopolitical Course Aims To Equip Right-Wing Figures To Shape The Europe Of Tomorrow
The "Geopolitical and Higher Education Course" was conducted at various locations in Europe throughout Poland, Italy, and Spain. The lecture is delivered in a training format that aims to mold a new political class capable of confronting the present-day challenges with innovative solutions, transcending traditional educational approaches. Facilitators and instructors include politicians, educators, and professionals with respected academic qualifications, holding leading political positions in official governmental bodies throughout Europe with extensive expertise.
The second event, held in March 2024, included a class led by a representative from the Spanish far-right "National Democracy" party. Discussions delved into the historic clashes between civilizations, highlighting the confrontation between Rome and the Ottoman Empire, as well as the roles played by the monotheistic religions. Cyrus the Great of Persia was also discussed, with attention to heroism in the face of aggression. Spain's perpetual struggle with adversaries delving into recent events revolving around Catalan separatism, including the Blanquerna case, was reviewed. A reflection on the ancient Rome-Carthage conflict was also discussed, as was the "Christian faith's role as a beacon of hope in a tumultuous world."
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