The AfD is surging in the polls – in some regions, it’s way out in front of Germany’s traditional parties. But despite record support, the far-right party still has almost no real executive power. Why is that? And could that soon change?
In this episode, we break down how Germany’s political system limits – and could eventually allow – the AfD’s path to power. Host Max Hofmann discusses with DW’s Matthew Moore and author/historian Katja Hoyer what would happen if the AfD won a state outright. Which levers of power could they use – and where would they face resistance? And would governing actually change the party – or even the system itself?
Chapters:
00:00 AfD Poll Surge
01:15 Why not in power?
02:37 Strategy debate
05:02 Path to majority
07:15 The firewall
09:31 AfD goals
12:10 Security power
13:27 Would it moderate?
14:03 System limits
15:10 Weimar lessons
17:02 Remigration debate
20:24 Democracy dilemma
21:25 Voter frustration
23:02 Ban debate
26:48 Real power
29:14 Schools & culture
31:44 Media & Migration
33:21 Federal impact
37:10 In Power: what Changes?
38:23 Compromise problem
40:33 Why AfD?
43:32 Outro
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