In this exclusive interview with Brussels Signal, AfD Member of the European Parliament Alexander Sell discusses the growing political upheaval in Germany, the rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), and the future of the European Union.
Sell argues that Germany’s political establishment is increasingly disconnected from voters and claims that attempts to isolate or ban AfD reflect a deeper crisis of democratic legitimacy. As AfD continues to gain support across both East and West Germany, he explains why millions of Germans are turning away from traditional parties and what this means for the country’s political future.
The conversation covers some of the most controversial issues facing Europe today, including migration, remigration, energy policy, economic decline, industrial competitiveness, sanctions on Russia, and the impact of EU regulations on German businesses.
Sell also discusses Germany’s energy transition, the closure of nuclear power plants, rising energy costs, and what he sees as the damaging consequences of Green policies on manufacturing and industry. According to him, restoring affordable energy and reducing bureaucracy are essential if Germany wants to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world.
Beyond Germany, the interview explores the future of European integration, the euro, national sovereignty, and whether the European Union is moving too far away from its original purpose. Sell outlines the AfD vision of a “Europe of sovereign nations” and explains why he believes more powers should return from Brussels to national governments.
Topics discussed:
AfD’s rise in Germany
EU democracy and political legitimacy
Migration and remigration
Germany’s economic crisis
Energy and nuclear power
Russia sanctions
The future of the European Union
National sovereignty vs Brussels
The euro and European integration
