Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Right Frozen Out of German Politics After Landslide Victory

Feb 25, 2025
The podcast dives into the dramatic rise of the AFD, now Germany's second-largest party, and the bureaucratic hurdles they face. It examines the surprising personal story of the AFD leader and discusses the implications of demographic shifts and rising immigration. The hosts tackle the controversial policies of the AFD, including anti-immigration stances, and explore the polarization of political views, even revealing unexpected ties between far-right groups and the LGBTQ+ community. Humorously, they also reflect on cultural traditions like Krampus in the context of German politics.
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INSIGHT

German Politics Shift

  • The German political landscape is shifting radically, with the far-right gaining significant ground.
  • Entrenched bureaucrats are actively preventing the second-largest party, AFD, from exercising its political mandate.
ANECDOTE

Alice Weidel's Background

  • AFD leader Alice Weidel is a lesbian in an interracial relationship with two sons.
  • She has a doctorate in economics, speaks Mandarin, and worked for Goldman Sachs and Bank of China.
INSIGHT

Remigration Concerns

  • Weidel advocates for mass deportations, termed "remigration," due to concerns about immigrant birth rates and integration.
  • Malcolm Collins argues this is necessary for Germany's future, given the potential impact of differing values.
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