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Germans voted in a high-stakes election on February 23, with conservative Friedrich Merz poised to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid a far-right surge.

The far-right, anti-immigration AfD is set for a record result, fueled by security concerns after attacks by asylum seekers.

The vote also unfolds amid tensions over US-Europe relations, as Trump signals a shift in NATO support.

If mainstream parties fail to counter far-right momentum now, analysts warn, the AfD may entirely dominate next time.

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Modern propaganda techniques are such that millions of people believe in a reality that doesn't exist.

Sadly, they're simply brainwashed rubes

Worryingly, there's a growing number of them thanks to all the "manosphere" and "trad" movements that exist to brainwash kids