Of some concern23 Jun 2024 14:20
'The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany'
https://dnyuz.com/2024/06/23/the-man-softening-the-ground-for-an-extremist-germany/
Perplexity Q - 'geopolitics - does germany's afd like putin and rissia'
Perplexity A
The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right political party in Germany, has shown significant support for Vladimir Putin and Russia, marking a notable shift in German politics. Here are the key points:
1. Pro-Russian stance: The AfD has systematically turned towards Russia, as evidenced by their party manifestos, motions, and speeches in the Bundestag[2]. This orientation contrasts sharply with Germany's traditional ties to the West and NATO[2].
2. Foreign policy shift: The AfD's main motion for the 2024 European elections is decidedly anti-West. They advocate for overturning the EU and seek observer status in the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation," a group dominated by Russia and China[2].
3. Support for Russian narratives: AfD members often echo Russian propaganda, including claims about alleged Ukrainian oppression of Russian speakers and the defense of "white Christian European culture"[3].
4. Visits to Russia and occupied territories: Several AfD politicians have made controversial trips to Russia and Russian-occupied territories, even after Russia's invasion of Ukraine[2][4].
5. Opposition to sanctions: The AfD rejects EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict[4].
6. Connections with Russian officials: Some AfD members have been reported to have close ties with Russian politicians and to receive financial benefits from Russia[4].
7. Media appearances: AfD politicians have appeared on Russian state TV shows, criticizing German mainstream media and weapon deliveries to Ukraine[4].
8. Spread of disinformation: The German domestic secret service has reported that Russian narratives are being spread by parts of the AfD, contributing to the expansion of right-wing extremism[4].
This pro-Russian stance of the AfD is particularly strong in eastern Germany, where the party has gained significant popularity[3]. The AfD's position on Russia represents a departure from the consensus among other major German political parties, which have largely united in support of Ukraine and the isolation of Russia since the invasion[2].
Citations:
[1] https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2023/10/vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-germany-far-right/675838/
[2] https://correctiv.org/en/latest-stories/2023/10/19/alternative-for-russia-how-the-afd-is-systematically-turning-towards-russia/
[3] https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/17/east-germany-putin-afd-misinformation/
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AfD_pro-Russia_movement
[5] https://libmod.de/en/impact-of-russian-disinformation-geopolitics/
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