The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved significant electoral success in the February 2025 federal elections, garnering just over 20% of the vote. This victory was met with widespread expressions of fear and conspiracy theories among its supporters, who believe Germany is on the brink of collapse. Prominent figures within the AfD, such as Jurgen Elsasser, amplify these sentiments through media outlets known for disseminating controversial content. The party's candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, criticized efforts to ban such publications, framing them as assaults on freedom of the press, while endorsing a populist, Trump-like agenda for Germany's future.
Elsasser, a fervent supporter of Trump and conspiracy theorist, portrays Germany on the brink, blaming the likely CDU chancellor for impending violence.
The AfD's historic election win signals a turn towards right-wing populism, with calls for 'Germany first' policies echoing Trump-era rhetoric.
AfD supporters flood social media with claims of election fraud, showcasing the party's reliance on fear and conspiracy theories.
Alice Weidel, the AfD's candidate for chancellor, labels efforts to ban the Compact publication as an attack on press freedom, reflecting the party's defensive stance.
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