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Spanish far‑right group Núcleo Nacional uses Nazi salutes in anti‑migrant protests
WHY IT MATTERS
The group’s extremist ties and public display of Nazi salutes heighten concerns about far‑right influence in Spain, prompting monitoring by the Global Network on Extremism and Technology.
What happened
In a series of anti‑migrant demonstrations in Spain, the far‑right protest group Núcleo Nacional has been observed using Nazi‑style salutes. The group, which counts roughly 2,000 members, includes many former neo‑Nazi and Francoist activists who had lost their ability to mobilize.
The Global Network on Extremism and Technology has identified the group as a potential extremist threat. The salutes and the group's composition signal a resurgence of extremist symbolism in public protests.
Authorities and monitoring organizations are watching the group's activities closely.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests
The Jerusalem Post · BY SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply