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This edited volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the fourth wave of far-right politics in Germany, combining electoral, intellectual, and street-level perspectives. It examines the rise and consolidation of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as Germany’s first nationally established far-right party, while also assessing the roles of New Right intellectuals, PEGIDA protest movements, and instances of political violence. The book underscores Germany’s unique trajectory within Western Europe, shaped by its diverse far-right actors, the delayed yet impactful AfD breakthrough, responses rooted in “militant democracy,” and enduring East-West divides. Beyond the German case, the volume draws broader theoretical insights relevant to the global study of far-right movements, party politics, and radicalization pathways.It provides a rigorous and up-to-date exploration of contemporary far-right extremism, showing how intellectual, grassroots, and electoral movements intertwine in Germany. Its focus on radicalization, political violence, and democratic responses directly supports themes of rehabilitation, extremism, intolerance, and coexistence. Although centered on Germany, its findings resonate globally and offer comparative lessons for counter-extremism and peacebuilding efforts.