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The economic risks of rising AfD support in Germany · Digg

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The economic risks of rising AfD support in Germany

Bloomberg reports that DIW Berlin President Marcel Fratzscher warns rising support for the far-right AfD is weakening regional economies.

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Rising support for the far-right AfD is weakening regional economies, DIW Berlin President Marcel Fratzscher warns, according to Bloomberg. “People are leaving — not just people with a migrant background,” he said. The warning follows what Bloomberg describes as the worst-ever defeat in a state election for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party.

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Accounts reacted negatively to Chancellor Merz’s leadership amid election losses and far-right gains, accusing him of serving foreign interests while criticizing the economic commentary as partisan or repetitive.

Based on 31 sentiment-bearing replies from 30 accounts across 7 conversations.

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Positive3.6%96.4%Negative

Summary

Accounts reacted negatively to Chancellor Merz’s leadership amid election losses and far-right gains, accusing him of serving foreign interests while criticizing the economic commentary as partisan or repetitive.

Based on 31 sentiment-bearing replies from 30 accounts across 7 conversations.

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@CNBCGerman voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/german-election-result.html?taid=6ab12908bdab480001611003&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter23d

@business"People are leaving — not just people with a migrant background." After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party suffered its worst-ever defeat in a state election, DIW Berlin President Marcel Fratzscher warns that rising support for the far-right AfD is weakening regional economies https://bloom.bg/4yG5lA8 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/merz-says-he-has-party-backing-to-stay-on-as-german-chancellor?taid=6ab1464080b2010001da41e5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter23d

@POLITICOEuropeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists his reforms are needed to revive the economy and competitiveness. But the proposals are turning off voters. 🔗 https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-dilemma-redraft-germany-economic-reform-go-down-defending-them/22d

@AFP🇩🇪 German economic think tanks have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down. ➡️ https://u.afp.com/S9iu20d

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@CNBCGerman voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/german-election-result.html?taid=6ab12908bdab480001611003&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter23d

@business"People are leaving — not just people with a migrant background." After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party suffered its worst-ever defeat in a state election, DIW Berlin President Marcel Fratzscher warns that rising support for the far-right AfD is weakening regional economies https://bloom.bg/4yG5lA8 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/merz-says-he-has-party-backing-to-stay-on-as-german-chancellor?taid=6ab1464080b2010001da41e5&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter23d

@POLITICOEuropeGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists his reforms are needed to revive the economy and competitiveness. But the proposals are turning off voters. 🔗 https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-dilemma-redraft-germany-economic-reform-go-down-defending-them/22d

@AFP🇩🇪 German economic think tanks have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down. ➡️ https://u.afp.com/S9iu20d