Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23, 2025, is poised to be a pivotal moment for the nation and Europe at large. With the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government in November 2024 and the rise of far-right party AfD, this election could reshape the direction of Germany and Europe for many years to come. Dive deep into a breakdown of the major political parties, voter analysis, and the key issues surrounding this election with Dr. Eric Langenbacher, an esteemed professor and researcher of German politics. Links:Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCNxh-h6gGI2RzlKSrvf-Q/join Website : www.theathanyanosshow.com Merch: https://the-athan-yanos-show-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/allTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theathanyanosshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathanyanosshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090893695962Telegram Channel: https://t.me/TAYSNewsAbout Dr. Eric Langenbacher: Dr. Langenbacher is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Society, Culture & Politics Program at the American German Institute. He has published in German Politics and Society, German Politics, The International Journal of Politics and Ethics and in numerous edited volumes. His works include and Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary German Politics and Policy (2024) and is textbook, Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy is out now with Sage/CQ Press. You can buy both books using the links below: Contemporary German Politics and Policy (2024): https://www.amazon.com/Shifting-Paradigms-Contemporary-German-Politics/dp/1805395459Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacyhttps://www.amazon.com/Comparative-Politics-Mapping-Power-Legitimacy/dp/1544329296Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:21 How do German Election Work?04:30 Who are the Main Parties in Germany's Election?11:16 Dissatisfaction with the existing government?12:41 What Issues do Voter's Care About the Most?17:57 Who is the AfD and what is their platform?21:15 What Explains the Rise of AfD22:59 Understanding Germany's East West Divide28:01 What is the Demographic Makeup of AfD's Supporters?28:59 How has AfD impacted the other parties in Germany?31:22 What is the most likely coalition in Germany?34:51 Will we know the results immediately? 38:00 Power Dynamics inside Coalitions39:52 Elon Musk and the AfD43:46 Contractions with the AfD and Alice Weidel46:53 Nazism, Hitler and the Far Right in Germany50:53 What has changed in Germany over the years?52:13 Demographic Shifts in Germany#germanpolitics #electionanalysis #politicalpodcast