AfD's Rise Explained by Thuringian Speechwriter

Sebastian Victor, a speechwriter based in Thuringia, offers an analysis of the growing popularity of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. He argues that the party's success cannot be solely attributed to East Germany, as it has also gained support in western states since 2014. Victor traces the roots of this phenomenon back to the reunification of Germany in 1989, contrasting the flourishing West with the struggling East. He criticizes traditional parties such as the CDU, CSU, SPD, and FDP for their outdated political rituals and mistakes, which have alienated voters. The article references Otto Schily's banana as a symbolic reminder of the era. Victor's perspective highlights the need to understand the broader political and historical context behind the AfD's appeal.