Matthias Helferich

Matthias Helferich

politician Germany

Matthias Helferich is a controversial German politician associated with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for his provocative statements including self-referential comments about the Nazi regime, which he later claimed were intended as irony. Despite facing scrutiny and a party exclusion process due to alleged racist remarks, Helferich secured a position in the Bundestag after being elected from Dortmund.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
216,206
Power
4,937$
Sentiment
2.99
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 2 3.50 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 80,138 $3,845,000 3,678$
Greece 2 2.50 0.08% +0% 10,423,054 8,530 $190,000 155$
Argentina 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 45,195,774 18,998 $450,000 189$
Uruguay 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 3,473,730 2,308 $54,000 36$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,382 $2,700,000 731$
Ukraine 1 2.00 0.04% +0% 43,733,762 16,156 $155,000 57$
Pakistan 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 71,695 $280,000 91$
Totals 9 475,388,604 216,207 $7,674,000 4,937$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Matthias Helferich was elected to the German parliament in 2021 but resigned his seat after making a declaration about being 'the friendly face of the Nazis'. 3

The Guardian: AfD readmits two politicians excluded over Nazi-related remarks | Germany

Germany Germany: Matthias Helferich is an AfD member who has been criticized for his social media posts comparing his actions to the National Socialism. 4

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Krah und Helferich: AfD nimmt umstrittene Abgeordnete in Bundestags-Fraktion auf - Politik