Alternative for Germany and the General Election 2025 – A Dialogue Interview
Frank-Christian Hansel —
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 …