The AfD’s recent assembly in Magdeburg resulted in a 150-page election program, described as a ‘government program’ aimed at radically restructuring the state. The party’s strategies echo Orbán’s approach in Hungary, emphasizing resistance to federal directives and a rejection of refugee intake. Concurrently, the influence of Trump is evident in the AfD’s ambitions to reshape German political discourse and memory culture, potentially downplaying historical atrocities. This alignment with populist leaders raises concerns about the implications for democratic norms and historical accountability in Germany.