Wie kippt eine Demokratie? Mit Herfried Münkler
Summary
This episode of "Politik mit Anne Will" analyzes the historic 2025 Saxony-Anhalt state election, where the AfD achieved a record 43.8% vote share. Political scientist Jan-Werner Müller discusses whether this result marks a democratic rupture or a localized reaction to economic despair. He argues that while the AfD’s success was driven by emotional mobilization rather than rational calculation, the German constitutional system and federal constraints prevent an immediate authoritarian shift. The discussion also covers the strategic responses of other parties and the ongoing debate regarding …
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