"Kay Gottschalk MdB - Rise of AfD and the Battle for Free Speech"

"Kay Gottschalk MdB - Rise of AfD and the Battle for Free Speech

This episode we have Kay Gottschalk MdB, a prominent member of the Bundestag and co-founder of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Kay reflects on the AfD's remarkable growth, the challenges of media portrayal, and the fight for free speech in Germany. From his unexpected journey from insurance to politics, sparked by the 2015 migration crisis, to the party's rise to 26% in recent polls, Kay shares the highs and lows of leading a movement advocating democratic principles, national identity, and economic reform. Explore the impact of Angela Merkel's open-door policy, the party's resilience against surveillance, and its vision for reshaping the EU. With candid insights on coalition challenges, cultural preservation, and international support from figures like J.D. Vance, this episode highlights why AfD is a force to watch in Germany's political landscape.

Kay Gottschalk, born December 1965, in Hamburg, Germany, is a politician and member of the German Bundestag since 2017, representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD). A co-founder of the AfD, he has served as the party’s financial policy spokesperson since 2018 and was deputy federal spokesperson from 2017 to 2019, re-elected in 2024. Gottschalk holds a double degree in business administration and law and worked as an insurance manager before entering politics. He resides in Nettetal and has been active in North Rhine-Westphalia’s AfD, serving as deputy state chairman since 2022."

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