Kategorie: Alternative for Germany (AfD)

From Democracy to Simulation: What is Happening in Germany? It is a paradoxical spectacle currently unfolding in Germany: while democratic rituals are being ever more loudly celebrated in the name of democracy, that very democracy is increasingly losing its substance. The sovereign—the electorate—is still allowed to vote, but no longer truly decides. Democratic participation is reduced to a process propped up by illusions, in which outcomes are predictable, coalitions predetermined, and alternatives systematically excluded. The Republic has, without openly stating it, transformed into a simulation of democracy. The most visible sign of this erosion is the so-called firewall (Brandmauer)—a term originally intended to serve political hygiene, but which has since ossified into dogma. What b…

English transcript translation of a broadcast from TV Berlin, hosted by Andreas Dorfmann Dorfmann: Let's begin with the big picture. Germany is facing immense pressure on multiple fronts—migration, economic stagnation, and a flailing energy policy. Which of these would you prioritize? Hansel: All of them are interconnected. But if we look at the past weeks, migration clearly dominates. It’s not only a security and cultural issue but one that’s crippling our social system and budget. And yes, the energy disaster is directly tied to this: our economic competitiveness is collapsing under ideological policies. Dorfmann: Let’s talk about the Bundestag moment last week. On Wednesday, the AfD supported a CDU-CSU initiative. That was a surprise. Selfies were flying around. Then came Thursday—a …