Führerprinzip

The Führerprinzip, or "leader principle," was a political concept central to Nazi ideology in Germany. It emphasized a strong, authoritarian leader’s absolute authority, suggesting that a single leader should make decisions without input from others. This principle justified Adolf Hitler's total control of the Nazi Party and the state, promoting loyalty to the leader above democratic processes or individual rights. It aimed to create a unified, powerful state under the belief that decisive leadership was essential for strength and success, often leading to the suppression of dissent and the establishment of a dictatorial regime.