Denmark's Shadowed Past
An analytical examination of the National Socialist Movement of Denmark (DNSB), a neo-Nazi political party.
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About the Movement
National Socialist Movement of Denmark
The National Socialist Movement of Denmark (Danish: Danmarks Nationalsocialistiske Bevægelse, abbreviated as **DNSB**) is a political organization in Denmark identified with neo-Nazism.[1] The party's current iteration was founded on September 1, 1991, by Jonni Hansen, continuing a lineage from earlier Danish Nazi organizations.
Leadership and Structure
The current leader of the DNSB is Esben Rohde Kristensen. While the movement maintains secrecy regarding its exact membership numbers, estimates suggest approximately 1,000 passive members and around 150 active participants. This structure reflects a dedicated core group within a broader, less engaged base.
Political Positioning
The DNSB is classified as a far-right political entity. Its ideology is rooted in neo-Nazism, drawing direct inspiration from the historical German National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP).
Historical Lineage
Origins and Predecessors
The DNSB traces its ideological and organizational roots to the National Socialist Workers' Party of Denmark (Danmarks Nationalsocialistiske Arbejderparti, DNSAP), established in the mid-1930s as a Danish counterpart to Adolf Hitler's NSDAP. Following World War II, remnants of the DNSAP continued to operate, publishing the newspaper Fædrelandet (The Fatherland) between 1952 and 1972. The movement underwent several dissolutions, reforms, and name changes between 1972 and its re-establishment in 1991.
Re-establishment and Modern Era
The contemporary National Socialist Movement of Denmark (DNSB) was formally founded on September 1, 1991, under the leadership of Jonni Hansen. This marked a significant point in the revival of organized national socialist activity in Denmark after a period of fragmentation and dormancy.
Ideological Foundation
Neo-Nazism and Far-Right Extremism
The core ideology of the DNSB is neo-Nazism, characterized by adherence to the political and social doctrines of Adolf Hitler and the historical Nazi Party. This includes a focus on racial purity, antisemitism, nationalism, and authoritarianism. Positioned on the far-right of the political spectrum, the movement advocates for policies and societal structures aligned with these extremist principles.
Media and Dissemination
*Fædrelandet* Newspaper
Under Jonni Hansen's leadership, the DNSB resumed publication of Fædrelandet (The Fatherland), a newspaper that served as a mouthpiece for the movement. This publication continues the tradition of disseminating the party's propaganda and ideological content to its followers and the public.
Radio Oasen Controversy
The movement also established Radio Oasen, a local neo-Nazi radio station broadcasting in the Greve municipality area and online. The station generated significant controversy due to its broadcast of "racist statements," leading to the revocation of its broadcast license and removal from public funding in May 2004. Despite these setbacks, Radio Oasen continues to broadcast through private financial support.
Electoral Engagement
Municipal and Regional Campaigns
The DNSB has made attempts to gain political representation through electoral participation. The movement contested municipality council elections in Greve in 1997 and 2001, securing 0.5% and 0.23% of the votes respectively, neither of which was sufficient for council representation. In a notable instance, the DNSB ran for the Greve municipality council and the Region Sjælland regional council in the November 2005 elections. This marked the first time since World War II that a Nazi candidate could be elected above the municipal level in Denmark. Despite receiving 73 votes in Greve (0.3%) and 611 votes in the region (0.1%), the party did not achieve electoral success, though the event garnered media attention.
Party Symbols
Emblem and Flags
The National Socialist Movement of Denmark utilizes specific symbols to represent its identity. The party's emblem is derived from the emblem of the historical DNSAP. Additionally, the movement employs distinct flags, including an alternative design and a primary flag, which are visual markers of their affiliation and ideology.
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