BEIn this POLITICO Europe podcast episode titled 'Inside AfD,' former leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Jörg Meuthen, reflects on his tenure at the helm of the party. He admits to initially underestimating the influence of the radical wing led by Björn Höcke, which he now views as having taken over the party's direction. Meuthen expresses regret over not forming a strategic alliance with Frauke Petry, which could have steered the party differently. He attributes the AfD's current polling success to the weakness of established parties but argues that the party lacks the expertise to govern effectively if it were to gain power in regions like Saxony-Anhalt.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion of Meuthen's reflections on the AfD's trajectory, including both his criticisms of the party's radicalization and his acknowledgment of external factors such as the weakness of traditional parties. The framing remains neutral, avoiding overtly biased or sl讫
