Clashes between other political organizations in Germany, coupled with certain challenges pertaining to immigration in Europe, also remain widely credited for the documented rise of AfD.
Another factor at work is the rise of crime happening in Germany. Thus far, reports confirm a 22% acclivity in lawlessness since 2022. Data from law enforcement consequently shows a correlation between immigration growth and the uptick in crime.
While foreign inhabitants of Germany account for about 16% of the country’s population, they’re also credited for roughly 33.3% of 2022’s persons of interest involving crime.
Unlike other center-right and right-leaning European political parties, AfD has consistently adopted increasingly radical talking points and policies, while rejecting the notion of trying to appeal to more moderate or centrist voters.
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The issues facing Germany and the rest of the EU will continue to play a role in whether or not AfD’s messages resonate with more voters.
If other leaders and parties in Germany fail to execute effective solutions to fix problems like crime, then AfD may continue to increase in popularity.
