Germany’s election result delivered an unexpected occasion to be happy: Because the same left party, which was said to be dead a few months ago, won 8.7 percent and six direct mandates. In doing so, she far exceeded the expectations of the most optimistic supporters. A not insignificant part of this dynamic is due to external factors, but the truth also includes that the party has led the strongest election campaign in its history. With a clear focus on core social issues such as rents and wages, paired with a significantly improved campaign and communication strategy, the party has shown that the position of the AfD as the mouthpiece of the dissatisfied is not carved into stone. In particular, the idea that “youth” chooses on the right – a widespread binding wisdom in recent years – has been convincingly refuted.
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