Friedrich Merz Has Bigger Problems Than Trump

The AfD claims to be “bürgerlich,” too. But for the most part, it evokes the negative connotations of the term — conformism, self-satisfaction and contempt for others. The party is full of disdain for perceived outsiders, not only immigrants but also welfare recipients. For many AfD politicians, restoring order really means creating an ethnically homogeneous society. To see that there is nothing civil or moderate about them, you need only to listen to their speeches or follow their social media channels.