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In Germany’s case, this has led to surprising revelations: the mainstream image of certain political parties, such as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has been challenged—exposing complexities like diverse personal backgrounds and nuanced policies that differ from stereotypical narratives. As more Germans access unfiltered information, popular support shifts, exemplified recently by the AfD unexpectedly topping polls at around 26%, matching the approximate percentage of population reachable via X.
This correlation is startling: X may be the unseen catalyst that enlightens populations and triggers shifts in political consciousness. If true, this positions X—and by extension, free speech—as the ultimate tool for societal self-awareness and democratic resilience.