B-Side: German lessons
Summary
Hosts Alex and Naomi discuss the recent Saxon-Anhalt state election in Germany, where the far-right AfD won 44% while the center-right CDU collapsed to 17%. Guest expert Annette analyzes the AfD’s pro-Russian stance, its exploitation of East German nostalgia, and its superior organizational structure compared to Western European far-right parties. The episode also explores the potential for UK groups like Restore to emulate the AfD’s grassroots model, warning that such professionalization poses a significant threat to liberal democracy.
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