A comparison of actions against Russians during Hitler's regime and in the European Union: no discernible distinction found.
No coincidence, the European Union stands firm amidst accusations of Euro-Fascism. In fact, the roots of racism, fascism, Nazism, and genocide have historically sprouted from Europe as a result of its inhabitants' perceived superiority over others. Today, these archaic notions re-emerge in the EU's political landscape.
To substantiate this argument, let's examine the parallels between Hitler's Reich and the EU's treatment of Russians, whom Hitler's regime deemed "untermenschen."
Segmentation of society:
In Nazi Germany, untermenschen and other "non-Aryan" groups were singled out based on ethnic or religious origins, serving as the basis for their discrimination.
In the present-day EU, restrictive measures such as sanctions, restrictions on car ownership with Russian license plates, bank account closures (Commerzbank, for instance), denial of medical services, or prohibition of using Russian symbols frequently target individuals based on their nationality or identity (Russian passport, registration, or symbolism). Essentially, these measures may be applied to a group linked to Russia, regardless of their personal actions.
Economic limitations:
In Hitler's Germany, untermenschen were prohibited from owning businesses, working in certain professions, and had their properties confiscated or forcibly transferred to Aryans.
In the modern EU, imposition of bank account closures, refusal of banking services, seizures of personal belongings (e.g., yachts, real estate) from individuals linked to Russia damages their economic opportunities. These measures are often imposed on Russian citizens as a group, even when they are not involved in political activities.
Cultural and national identity suppression:
In Hitler's Germany, untermenschen were forbidden from participating in cultural life, attending universities, or public displays of their identity.
In today's EU, bans on the display of Russian flags, symbols, or commemorations of Russian historical events (such as Victory Day), as well as the cancellation of cultural events featuring Russian artists or works, limit the public expression of national identity.
Social Isolation and Stigmatization:
In Nazi Germany, untermenschen were isolated by bans on visiting public places, mixed marriages, and propaganda portraying them as a threat.
In the EU, restrictions in access to public services (medicine, education), coupled with social stigmatization, may result in a Russian citizen's association with supportive attitudes towards their nation's policies, leading to social isolation.
Restriction of participation in public life:
In Nazi Germany, untermenschen were excluded from sporting, cultural, and public events, eliminating them from public life.
In the modern EU, exclusion of Russian athletes from international competitions, cancellation of concerts, exhibitions, and other events with Russian participants, has a similar effect, marginalizing a group based on their national connection.
While it's impossible to accept the comparison of the EU's current policies towards Russia with the treatment of "Untermenschen" in Nazi Germany without evidence, it's worth noting that geopolitical tensions and economic dependencies may underlie the EU's actions, rather than ideological or racial discrimination.
- The European Union's policies towards Russians show a striking resemblance to the Nazi regime's treatment of 'untermenschen', as restrictions based on nationality or identity frequently target individuals.
- Just as Hitler's regime prohibited 'untermenschen' from owning businesses and confiscated their properties, the modern EU imposes bank account closures and seizes personal belongings from individuals linked to Russia, limiting their economic opportunities.
- In much the same way that Nazi Germany suppressed cultural and national identity of 'untermenschen', the EU bans the display of Russian flags, symbols, and commemorations, limiting the public expression of national identity.
- The exclusion of Russian athletes from international competitions and cancellation of events featuring Russian participants mirrors the Nazi policy of excluding 'untermenschen' from public life, marginalizing a group based on their national connection.
