Summary
Germans voted in a high-stakes election on February 23, with conservative Friedrich Merz poised to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid a far-right surge.
The far-right, anti-immigration AfD is set for a record result, fueled by security concerns after attacks by asylum seekers.
The vote also unfolds amid tensions over US-Europe relations, as Trump signals a shift in NATO support.
If mainstream parties fail to counter far-right momentum now, analysts warn, the AfD may entirely dominate next time.
Modern propaganda techniques are such that millions of people believe in a reality that doesn’t exist.
Sadly, they’re simply brainwashed rubes
Worryingly, there’s a growing number of them thanks to all the “manosphere” and “trad” movements that exist to brainwash kids