Germany’s newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz just told America to mind its own business after the US government called Germany’s labeling of the popular AfD party as “extremist” nothing but “tyranny in disguise.”
At a Glance
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned the US to “stay out” of German politics following AfD’s strong electoral showing
- The far-right AfD party secured over 20% of votes and received endorsements from Elon Musk and US VP JD Vance
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Germany’s designation of AfD as “right-wing extremist” as “tyranny in disguise”
- Merz overcame a dramatic first-round defeat to secure the chancellorship in a second vote
The Berlin Wall of Political Correctness
In a stunning rebuke that reveals the growing rift between supposed allies, Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told the United States government to back off and stop meddling in German politics. The sharp warning comes after the AfD party—labeled “far-right” by the establishment but increasingly popular with actual German voters—secured over 20% of the vote in recent elections, making them the second largest political force in Germany. This electoral upset has clearly rattled the German political establishment, who responded in typical leftist fashion: by simply declaring their opponents “extremists.”
What really triggered Merz’s irritation was the Biden-Harris administration’s criticism of Germany’s official intelligence agency classifying the AfD as a “right-wing extremist” group—a convenient way to delegitimize a party that’s gaining tremendous popular support. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn’t mince words when he called this classification “tyranny in disguise.” Vice President JD Vance went even further, suggesting that the German establishment has effectively “rebuilt the Berlin Wall”—only this time to keep out political ideas rather than people.
Democracy Only Counts When Establishment Candidates Win
Merz himself didn’t have an easy path to power. In a historically unprecedented move, he lost his first confirmation vote in the Bundestag despite being expected to win with a comfortable 13-vote majority. This sent Germany into temporary political chaos, requiring a second round of voting before he finally secured the chancellorship. The drama surrounding his narrow victory only underscores the fragility of his coalition, cobbled together with the sole purpose of keeping the AfD away from any meaningful political power.
“Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US to “stay out” of his country’s politics” – Friedrich Merz.
Merz criticized what he called “absurd observations” from the US government, emphasizing that he did not interfere in the recent American election that saw Donald Trump return to the White House. The irony is palpable—Germany lectures the world about democracy while its intelligence agencies work to undermine legitimately elected representatives who don’t align with the globalist agenda. When questioned about this obvious double standard, the German foreign ministry offered up a textbook bureaucratic response.
America First vs. Globalist Alliances
The AfD’s surge in popularity didn’t happen in a vacuum. The party received significant support from key Trump allies, including tech billionaire Elon Musk, who called them “the best hope” for Germany during a virtual rally, and US Vice President JD Vance. This cross-Atlantic support for populist movements clearly terrifies the European establishment, which has grown comfortable dictating to citizens rather than representing them. No wonder they’re so quick to slap the “extremist” label on any party that dares to prioritize national sovereignty and traditional values.
“This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough and independent investigation to protect our constitution and the rule of law. It is independent courts that will have the final say. We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.” – German foreign ministry.
AfD co-leader Alice Weidel didn’t hesitate to call for Merz’s resignation after his first-round defeat, stating that her party was ready to take on government responsibility. And honestly, who can blame her? When a political party representing over one-fifth of the voting population is systematically excluded from power through bureaucratic machinations and labeled “extremist” for expressing views that were mainstream just a decade ago, we’re no longer talking about democracy—we’re watching the calculated dismantling of democratic principles by those who claim to protect them.
