Matthias Kortmann

Matthias Kortmann is a professor at the Technical University of Dortmund, known for his expertise in the relationship between religion and the far-right in Germany. He has commented on the political strategy of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, noting how they utilize Christian cultural themes to resonate with the electorate, despite the decreasing relevance of faith in contemporary German society. Kortmann analyzes how AfD's instrumental relationship with Christianity serves their political goals, particularly in the context of rising fears about migration and social change.