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Crisis Within the BSW and the Rise of the AfD: Implications for Germany’s Political Stability and Russian Interests

Twenty-one members of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt simultaneously resigned from the party. Those leaving included members of district councils and local party leaders from Halle, Burgenlandkreis, and Mansfeld-Südharz. In…

August 10, 2026AfD, BSW, Germany

influence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

Engineering Polarization: Russia’s Hybrid Information Campaign Targeting Germany’s 2026 Elections

The dissemination of more than 180 fabricated social media posts across X, Bluesky, and TikTok ahead of Germany's upcoming state and local elections represents a coordinated Russian influence operation designed to manipulate the country's political…

August 4, 2026AfD, BSW, elections, Germany, Russia

Governance National Security

Between Deterrence and Accommodation: Germany’s Security Crisis and the Strategic Implications of BSW’s “Helsinki 2.0” Proposal

According to German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, Germany faces a persistent risk of large-scale terrorist attacks and acts of sabotage that could occur at any moment. In response to this…

July 20, 2026BSW, Germany

BSW

Crisis Within the BSW and the Rise of the AfD: Implications for Germany’s Political Stability and Russian Interests

Engineering Polarization: Russia’s Hybrid Information Campaign Targeting Germany’s 2026 Elections

Between Deterrence and Accommodation: Germany’s Security Crisis and the Strategic Implications of BSW’s “Helsinki 2.0” Proposal

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