Horst Mahler, a controversial figure whose political journey spanned the far left and later the far right in Germany, has died at the age of 89. Once a founding member of the radical leftist group Red Army Faction, Mahler’s career was marked by dramatic ideological shifts that made him a polarizing voice in German politics. His death marks the end of a turbulent life that reflected the complexities and extremes of postwar Germany’s ideological landscape.
Horst Mahler’s Complex Legacy from Revolutionary Activist to Far-Right Figure
Horst Mahler’s life was marked by a dramatic ideological transformation that baffled and provoked Germany’s political landscape for decades. Initially lauded as a founding member of the radical left-wing organization, the Red Army Faction (RAF), Mahler’s early activism focused on anti-capitalist rhetoric and militant opposition to the post-war establishment. His charismatic oratory and legal acumen made him a prominent voice advocating revolutionary…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-08-01 02:39:00
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