Querfront

Querfront (German: [ˈkveːɐ̯fʁɔnt]; lit.'cross-front') is a German term originating in Weimar politics and referring to the cooperation between the far-right and far-left, or nationalist and socialist ideologies, as well as the combination of their positions.[1] It is primarily understood as a strategy to unite forces in an effort to gain power. The term was first, and most prominently, used in the Weimar Republic, where it referred to the cooperation between conservative revolutionaries and the far-left.

The term sees adoption as a descriptor, or outright stated strategy, in modern-day Germany. Some have however criticized the modern usage as inaccurate from a historical perspective.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Peter, Erik (21 May 2020). "Rechte Ideologie auf Hygienedemos: Links und rechts vereint auf Demos?". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Querfront | Brandenburgische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung". www.politische-bildung-brandenburg.de. Retrieved 11 August 2023.