proNazi

ProNazi is a term used to describe individuals or groups that publicly support Nazism or advocate for policies associated with the National Socialist era in Germany (1933–1945). The designation covers a range of positions, from outright advocacy of Nazi ideology to the promotion of themes such as antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, ultranationalism, and militarism. It is typically used in scholarly and journalistic contexts as well as in political debate to label attitudes seen as sympathetic to the Nazi regime or its symbols.

Pro-Nazi actors may engage in propaganda, political organizing, or the display of insignia such as the swastika, openly praising Adolf Hitler or the regime, denying or minimizing Nazi crimes, and promoting white supremacist or antisemitic conspiracy theories. Because of the extremist nature of these beliefs, many countries treat pro-Nazi activity as illegal or subject to restriction when it involves public propaganda, hate speech, or the display of prohibited symbols. In Germany and Austria, laws criminalize the praising or support for unconstitutional organizations and the use of Nazi symbols; in several other jurisdictions, political violence or harassment linked to such beliefs can be prosecuted or deplatformed.

In contemporary discourse, “pro-Nazi” is often used to describe individuals or groups within far-right or extremist movements, including neo-Nazis. Civil society organizations and governments typically condemn these views as hate-based and antithetical to democratic values, while researchers study their appeal, recruitment methods, and impact on social cohesion.