Germany’s Choice: Free Market Prosperity or State-Controlled Decline?

Germany is in a deep political and economic crisis. Bureaucratic monstrosities, excessive taxes, a lack of performance incentives, and a political class more concerned with global affairs than its own country have turned the former economic miracle into a deteriorating apparatus. While innovation and market-driven principles continue to drive progress in the U.S. - as seen in Elon Musk’s influence on finance with DOGE and his groundbreaking developments in space exploration and the automotive industry - Germany is in a paralyzing stagnation.

A clear meritocracy, along with massive tax cuts, accountability, and a consistent policy based on economic expertise rather than ideological wishful thinking, are needed. Subsidies and excessive regulations must be drastically reduced, innovation must be unleashed, and a true meritocracy must be established. The constant effort to be "politically correct" leads to stagnation and inefficient policies. Only when Germany puts its interests first can it once again become a strong global player - instead of aimlessly distributing capital while its infrastructure crumbles.

Germany Needs Policies Based on Common Sense

Germany must follow solutions rooted in economic science. Decisions should not be driven by ideology but by the insights of top economists. The tax burden on citizens and businesses is far too high, innovation is stifled by regulation, and government intervention paralyzes the economy. The solution? Consistent tax reductions, a drastic reduction of bureaucracy, and policies that prioritize competition, efficiency, and individual responsibility.

A clear meritocracy means rewarding those who work, innovate, and contribute to prosperity. Those who achieve should not be punished with excessive taxes. Those who do not work should not expect endless state support. Subsidies distort the market economy and prevent natural competition - they must be significantly reduced or abolished entirely.

Party Comparison: Who Aligns?

To bring about political change, it is essential to analyze the ideological similarities and differences between parties. Based on Wahl-O-Mat data, the following picture emerges:

- The CDU/CSU under Friedrich Merz has a 68.4% policy alignment with the AfD, 67.1% with the FDP, 47.4% with the SPD, 46.1% with the BSW, 42.1% with the Greens, and only 25% with The Left. These figures show that CDU/CSU aligns strongly with market-based principles while distancing itself from left-wing parties.

- The AfD has its highest alignment (68.4%) with CDU/CSU, followed by 61.8% with FDP. There is a moderate 46.1% alignment with BSW, but only 23.7% with SPD. The Greens (18.4%) and The Left (17.1%) show minimal alignment. This indicates that the AfD follows a conservative-liberal economic policy under Alice Weidel and has almost no ideological common ground with left-wing parties.

- The FDP under Christian Lindner aligns most closely with CDU/CSU (67.1%), followed by AfD (61.8%). It has a 50% overlap with BSW, while SPD and Greens each score 46.1%. The Left has the lowest alignment at 34.2%. These figures highlight that the FDP shares a strong economic foundation with CDU/CSU and AfD while maintaining some common ground with left-leaning parties.

- The SPD has the highest alignment with the Greens (89.5%), followed by 77.6% with The Left and 61.8% with BSW. The CDU/CSU shares a much lower alignment at 47.4%, while FDP (46.1%) and AfD (23.7%) show minimal common ground. The SPD is part of the left-wing bloc, with particularly close ideological ties to the Greens and The Left.

- The Greens align almost identically with the SPD (89.5%). They have 80.3% alignment with The Left and 59.2% with BSW. FDP (46.1%), CDU/CSU (42.1%), and AfD (18.4%) show much lower alignment. The Greens are a party deeply rooted in socialist and redistribution-oriented ideologies.

- The BSW has the highest alignment with The Left (68.4%), followed by 61.8% with SPD and 59.2% with Greens. There is a moderate 50% overlap with FDP, while CDU/CSU and AfD score 46.1% each.

- The Left has an 80.3% alignment with Greens, 77.6% with SPD, and 68.4% with BSW. The FDP aligns at 34.2%, CDU/CSU at 25%, and AfD at only 17.1%. The Left is the party most opposed to market economy principles, advocating a state-centered, socialist policy.

Alarmingly, 32.5% of the German population still supports parties that embrace socialist or even communist ideas. The SPD, Greens, and The Left are ideologically so similar that they could effectively be one party. Their shared goal is wealth redistribution, weakening the free market, and increasing regulation in all areas of life. While other countries focus on innovation and economic growth, Germany promotes policies that undermine meritocratic principles and view the state as the universal solution to all problems.

Germany Needs a Radical Rethink & an End to the "Firewall"

Germany has no time left for experiments. It needs an executive branch that takes decisive action, a government that thinks economically, and a society that rewards performance. The Wahl-O-Mat data clearly shows: A coalition between CDU/CSU and AfD would be the best option for a market-liberal turnaround.

The U.S. sets the example - Germany must finally wake up.