BEThe article discusses the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which received over 20% of the vote in recent federal elections and is now Germany's most popular party according to polls. The AfD is expected to perform well in upcoming state elections in eastern Germany, despite efforts by other parties, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives, to prevent it from entering federal government through a 'firewall' strategy. The French National Rally has also distanced itself from the AfD, citing its extremism. In response, the anti-AfD group Widersetzen organized large-scale protests, claiming 17,000 participants, and used social media to frame the AfD as extremists hiding from public scrutiny while emphasizing their commitment to social justice.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article frames the AfD as a threat to social justice and democracy, using terms like 'fascists' and 'extremist,' while highlighting the opposition's commitment to social justice. The emphasis on the AfD's rising popularity and the actions of its European allies suggests a left-leaning narrative.
