Far-Right Party Challenges Bauhaus Ahead of German State Vote

The far-right Alternative for Germany party criticizes the Bauhaus movement as Germany prepares for a key state election in Dessau.

Nearly a century after the Bauhaus school was closed by the Nazis, it has become a focus of political debate once again in Germany. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has targeted the iconic design school ahead of an important state election in Dessau.

Founded in 1919, Bauhaus is known for blending art and design in innovative ways. It played a significant role in shaping modern architecture and design worldwide.

The AfD party describes the Bauhaus movement as an 'aberration of modernism,' seeking to challenge its cultural influence. This marks a new chapter in the ongoing tensions between Germany’s political establishment and far-right groups.

Dessau, where the Bauhaus school was located, is now a battleground for these competing views as voters prepare for the upcoming election.