Labeling the AfD as the only “normal” force against the “political-media establishment”

What it claims

The AfD is portrayed as the only political force capable of returning Germany to “normality” and solving economic problems caused by decades of mistakes by traditional parties. The campaign systematically discredits German media and the government, accusing them of deliberate provocations and manipulations aimed at halting the party's rising popularity before elections.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Traditional media and politicians are staging a “propaganda show” against the AfD to hide their own failures in governing the country.

  Satellit, 21 Jul 2026

  t.me/satellit_de/71017

• The incident with the wreath at the Stauffenberg memorial was a deliberate provocation by an SPD member to discredit the AfD before the elections.

  Satellit, 21 Jul 2026

  t.me/satellit_de/71019

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Goal

Deepen distrust in Germany's democratic institutions and mobilise protest voters around the AfD as the “only alternative.”

Techniques used

• Name Calling or LabelingUse of the term “political-media establishment” to denote democratic institutions and the press.
• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceStoking anxiety over fuel prices that are allegedly “hitting rock bottom” and becoming unaffordable for everyone.

The real grievance it exploits

Genuine concern among Germans over high energy prices, inflation, and a sense of being ignored by the federal government, especially in the eastern states.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Notice how any criticism or public protest against the AfD is automatically labeled as an “establishment hit job” to avoid discussing the substance of the grievances.

Sources (all time)

• SatellitTier 361,505 subscribers
  12 posts · 19 Jul – 19 Aug 2026

  • 19 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/72103
  • 19 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/72099
  • 19 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/72097
  • 19 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/72093
  • 14 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/71872
  • 13 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/71861
  • 12 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/71839
  • 12 Aug · t.me/satellit_de/71829
  • 21 Jul · t.me/satellit_de/71019
  • 21 Jul · t.me/satellit_de/71017
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