In Germany, a growing populist voter base expressing dissatisfaction with the political establishment is leading to the emergence of new parties. As the European Union elections approach in June, centrists are adopting far-right talking points on issues such as climate and migration, which has not improved their weak poll standings. Raphfel, writing for Unherd, suggests that while the future is uncertain, the vibrancy of German democracy and the formation of new parties could be a good thing for its renewal. The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is causing concern among mainstream politicians.
Once dismissed as a fringe movement, the success of far-right Alternative for Germany is now causing widespread concern among mainstream politicians. https://t.co/tQz3P8S5kG
After shoring up their consensus by building a narrative against Euroskeptics, liberal parties in Europe that were once considered moderates are now making a deal with the devil: they think they can survive by coming to terms with the far right. https://t.co/E2lr9IHjec
'German democracy is not a bouquet of flowers with everything nicely arranged.' More new parties are springing up to challenge the AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht for the anti-establishment vote, writes @Raphfel 👇 https://t.co/EpPcj0NlMg
Something is happening in Germany, and although I do not know where it will ultimately lead to, German democracy is more alive than ever. On balance, I think this is a good thing - and no, new parties are not the end but often the renewal of democracy. My latest for @unherd: https://t.co/Z373dsyDCG
Europe’s centrists often claim to defend liberal values against populist threats. Yet ahead of June’s EU elections, liberals have adopted far-right talking points on everything from the climate to migration — and it’s not saving their weak poll numbers. https://t.co/E2lr9IHjec
Germany's populist voter pool is growing due to widespread dissatisfaction with the political establishment. Which new party will take advantage, asks @Raphfel 👇 https://t.co/EpPcj0NlMg