Baldur Springmann (31 May 1912 – 24 October 2003) was a German organic farmer, publicist, and neo-nazi politician. One of the pioneers of the environmentalist movement in West Germany, Springmann helped found The Greens before withdrawing to involve himself in right-wing extremism.

Springmann is considered an important figure in ecofascist ideology.

Baldur Springmann

Early life and military career

Springmann was born in Hagen in 1912.

Baldur Springmann

During the Second World War, Springmann was a member of the SS.

Baldur Springmann

Involvement in Green politics

Springmann was a founding member of The Greens.

Far-right extremism

Today, Springmann is viewed positively by the neo-nazi National Democratic Party.

Death and legacy

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1912 births

2003 deaths

20th-century German farmers

20th-century German politicians

Black Reichswehr personnel

Ecological Democratic Party politicians

German politicians

Nazi Party members

SS personnel

Sturmabteilung personnel

Stahlhelm members

German neo-Nazis

Alliance 90/The Greens politicians