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The phrase is illegal in modern-day Germany, along with the Nazi salute and other slogans and symbols from that era.
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One of the most prominent figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany party went on trial Thursday on charges of using a Nazi slogan, months before a regional election in which he plans to run to become his state’s governor.
HALLE, Germany (AP) — One of the most prominent figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany party is going on trial Thursday on charges of twice using a Nazi slogan, months before a regional election in which he is running to become his state's governor. Björn Höcke, 52, is the leader of the regional branch []
Prominent figure in German far-right party going on trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan
By GEIR MOULSON and KERSTIN SOPKE Associated Press HALLE, Germany (AP) — One of the most prominent figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany party is going on trial Thursday on charges of twice using a Nazi slogan, months before a regional election in which he is running to become his state’s governor. Björn Höcke