Germany’s Seismic Shift: The Rise of the AfD

Germany’s Seismic Shift: The Rise of the AfD

September 7, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2026 · Episode 73

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The episode explores the AfD's significant electoral victory and its broader implications for Germany and the EU.

A deep dive into the AfD’s 44% victory in Saxony-Anhalt and its implications for the European Union. We analyse the collapse of Germany’s political center, the demographic divide among young voters, and the historical tensions between East and West that are reshaping the continent’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosts: David McWilliams, John Davis

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Organizations: AfD

Places: Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, European Union, East, West

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