Democracy study: One-quarter of Germans want a right-wing authoritarian dictatorship

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A new study finds that satisfaction with democracy in Germany is low and that about one-quarter of respondents favor a right-wing authoritarian dictatorship. The report links the findings to rising prejudice and extremism amid electoral gains by the far-right AfD.

The far-right AfD's electoral successes point to a new trend in Germany: Prejudice, resentment, and extremism are on the rise. A new study suggests satisfaction with democracy is at a low ebb.