On February 23, 2025, the Federal Republic of Germany witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured second place in a snap election, an outcome that underscored a deepening national polarization and thrust the far-right party into the forefront of the country’s political discourse. This electoral milestone, occurring … Leggi tutto The Rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the 2025 Snap Election: A Comprehensive Analysis of Electoral Success, East-West Polarization, National Identity Dynamics and the Influence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Alice Weidel’s Chancellor Prospects