I believe it is startling and should give us all pause. Germany is the powerhouse nation in Eurpoe. We certainly need to be aware of and concerned with historical precedent.
I would stop short of calling it a "Hitler" type situation at this point at all beacuse quite frankly I see no leader like Hitler there for the time being. This does not preclude that possibility. Many biblical scholars in fact believe it is inevitable in Europe at some point.
Religious considerations aside, if a charismatic leader came to power and took the reins of the EU and brought the differing factions together ... (very difficult) ... it would be something to watch very closely. Perhaps these moves are the run up to some such occurance.
My read is, that when it comes at some point in the future in Europe, unlike WW II, most of Europe will welcome it and clamor for it.
Just my opinion.