Summary
A poll found that 88% of German voters fear foreign election interference, with Russia (45%), the US (42%), and China (26%) seen as top threats.
Concerns include deepfake disinformation and social media manipulation, with 56% believing Germany is unprepared. Elon Musk, a vocal far-right supporter, has drawn criticism for allegedly influencing German politics.
Voters also worry about the far-right AfD’s aggressive online campaigns. Many (79%) believe populists benefit most from social media.
Meanwhile, 71% support creating a new ministry to combat digital misinformation.
Are they considering Musk as US? If so I’ll kindly remind Germany he’s South African, he’s meddling in US politics as well, and we don’t want him either.
It’s very worrying how many countries around the world have far right fascist parties either in charge or making major waves like MAGA and AfD. The Australian government has been headed down that path for a while, and the UK isn’t too far behind them. If I recall I think there was also a far right party in France that was up to something as well recently.
In all of these countries the moderate parties failed the people.
Globally, there was a slow redistribution away from the middle and working class since the 70s. Moderate parties were complacent or compliant, they got a few vanity projects in place, but overall just administered the status quo.
Now we’re at a point where the theft of wealth reached a level that seriously threatens the livelihoods of ordinary people. I can’t speak for other countries, but Germany is simultaneously grinding to a halt and falling apart. It’s scary.
The left has no answers, unfortunately. They’re busy with identity politics and academic debates and nothing. Trans issues for example are in themselves important, but if you’re a worker who doesn’t know how to pay rent, a left party that puts trans issues at the top of their priorities isn’t exactly super appealing.
The moderates failed at preventing the downfall. The lefties are busy addressing niche issues and ignoring issues that don’t fit their view.
The alternative is a far right that doesn’t even hide behind nice words, just hate hate hate. And even though their program would fuck most of their voters, hate prevails.