How did a violent street-fighting movement of fascist thugs become the government of one of Europe’s most advanced societies? This session unpacks the real dynamics behind Hitler’s rise—exploring the crises of German capitalism, the failures of the reformist and Stalinist left, and the role of big business, the state and the ruling class in elevating the Nazis from the margins to power. Understanding how fascism triumphed in the 1930s is essential for confronting the far right today.