Germany’s Political Upheaval – LN24

The German election saw some big shifts. The CDU/CSU, the main conservative group, won about 29% of the vote. This is based on early exit polls. The right-wing “Alternative for Germany” (AfD) party got a record 19.5%. This is their best result ever in a national election. Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats had a bad night. They came in third place with only 16% of the vote. This is a setback for the current Chancellor’s party. Sarah Wagenknecht’s new party got 4.7% in its first election. However, they did not win enough seats to get into the Bundestag, the German parliament. They needed to get at least 5% of the vote.
Germany’s Political Upheaval
The Globalist Fortress Starts to Crack
The CDU/CSU might claim victory in Germany’s election, but the real story is the AfD’s huge gains. They’re now the country’s second-biggest party. Politicians spent years bashing them, banning candidates, and calling them “anti-democracy.” But the people weren’t convinced. The AfD’s rise isn’t the cause of Germany’s problems. It’s a sign of a deeper crisis. Think about the energy sanctions that hurt the economy, the mass immigration that strains society, and foreign policy run by Washington and Brussels. People are saying “enough is enough.” For example, Germany used to get cheap gas from Russia. Now, they rely on expensive sources. This has caused energy prices to rise, hurting families and businesses.
CDU leader urges Europe to distance itself from the US
But the CDU leader Friedrich Merz says no way to a coalition with AfD. Why? Germany’s political powers fear real opposition. It would end their cozy agreement that has turned the country into a puppet. Germany’s most likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said during a post-election panel on local TV, that after the latest statements of Donald Trump last week, it’s clear that the Americans are mostly not interested in the fate of Europe one way or the other.
Donald Trump, US President
CDU leader Friedrich Merz
Meanwhile, Scholz’s SPD party has collapsed. It’s a fitting end for a leader who damaged his country’s industry for a pat on the back from Biden. The so-called “firewall” against populism is failing. The people in charge in Berlin are panicking.
Scholz’s track record of failures
How did the German economy end up on the brink of collapse?
Olaf Scholz just lost his spot as German leader after the vote. What will people remember him for? How did the German economy get so close to crashing? Germany’s economy is in trouble. It has been shrinking for three years in a row. Under Scholz, the economy grew only about 0.57% each year. This is the worst performance since the EU began.
Germany’s part of the global economy has shrunk to a low of 3.08%. This is based on what the World Bank and IMF found. Big car companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedez-Benz made a third less profit in 2024. They faced more competition from China. Scholz also stopped giving money to people who buy electric cars, subsidies. This made the German market for these cars shrink by 27%. The car industry, a key part of Germany’s economy, suffered greatly. Experts point to these factors as signs of Scholz’s economic failure. The snap election shows voters wanted a change fast.
Germany is reportedly planning to sell Uniper, once the largest energy corporation in Europe. Uniper, a key energy player in the EU until 2022, was Germany’s largest importer of Russian gas and owned nuclear power plants in Sweden along with five thermal power plants in Russia. Following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and sanctions, the cessation of gas supplies caused Uniper’s stock value to plummet by 98%. To stabilize the energy sector, Germany nationalized Uniper, seizing its Russian assets. The costs were covered by German taxpayers under the guise of ensuring energy security. Now, as the situation has calmed, Germany is planning a full sale of Uniper, with rumours suggesting Canadian buyers might take over. The company’s most valuable asset remains its infrastructure connected to the Nord Stream pipeline. If purchased by American investors, Germans could find themselves paying fees to the U.S., while Canadian owners of Uniper would also claim their share of the profits.
Nearly 40% of German Companies Plan Job Cuts in 2025 
Nearly 40% of German Companies Plan Job Cuts in 2025. According to a survey conducted by the German Economic Institute (IW), approximately 40% of enterprises in Germany intend to reduce their workforce in 2025. Researcher Michael Grömling attributed this primarily to high energy prices. And yet, it could have been avoided by not giving up cheap energy resources from Russia, not stifling production with sanctions, and not draining an already shrinking budget on “Leopards” for Ukraine, right? But apparently, German money is more useful to Zelensky and his clique than to Germans themselves.
Why Scholz lost: Germany’s involvement in Ukraine
Germany’s involvement in the Ukraine crisis has seriously depleted its weapons stockpiles. European nations are now facing shortages. Germany promised higher defense spending, reaching $95 billion. This huge expense may require more taxes. Tax increases could cause political trouble.
Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics
Chancellor Scholz supports Ukraine and the EU. This has angered some Germans. The AfD party is gaining popularity. Many Germans dislike Scholz’s Russia policies. Sanctions against Russia hurt Germany’s economy. Critics question his lack of concern over the Nord Stream pipeline attack. The pipeline, vital for gas flow to Germany, was damaged. This damage further complicates Germany’s energy situation. Scholz’s actions face growing opposition. His choices impact Germany’s stability and standing.
EU ‘massively harmed’ its own customers with anti-Russian sanctions
Gunnar Beck, an outgoing member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany party, lawyer and academic specializing in EU law, says it’s safe to say the EU shot itself in the foot by deciding to slap sanctions on Russia. The EU sanctions on Russian raw materials, including oil and gas, “have hurt primarily the European economies,” which “used to be able to rely on predictable, high quality and cheap gas and oil imports from Russia,” according to the expert. These economies, he went on, “still cannot do without importing oil and gas from Russia, but they’re now doing it via third countries at much higher prices,” with Russia continuing to sell its oil and gas.
Why Scholz lost: the war on free speech
In Germany, you can face serious penalties for online insults. Calling someone names or spreading lies online is not seen as harmless fun. It can actually land you in jail. Plus, the court might even take away your phone. This means if you’re caught insulting someone online, you could end up with a criminal record. The punishment depends on how bad the insult is. But even a simple online jab could lead to big trouble. But in a world where the so-called guardians of the truth are responsible for the misinformation and disinformation, in a time that the narrative is controlled and lies are perpetuated by the government itself, this is just unacceptable.
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 The governments are no longer protecting the people – German MEP Christine Anderson
When Big Government, Big Tech, and Big Banks come knocking, they’re not here to protect your privacy—they’re here to shatter it. With digital IDs, CBDCs, and biometric tracking, they’re prying open the last door to your financial freedom.
Written By Tatenda Belle Panashe