Germany's Political Crossroads: A Pivotal Election and a Nation Divided

In this episode we dive deep into the political landscape of Germany as it gears up for a critical snap election. With Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government having recently collapsed, the country faces a crucial decision at the polls on February 23rd,  amid a backdrop of political fragmentation, economic stagnation, and significant shifts in voter dynamics.

In this episode, we explore the current political scene, and seek to understand the key issues shaping voter concerns, and what has led to an unprecedented rise in support for the right wing AdF party. As always, we aim to see where our prayers and intentions are most needed as this critical moment for Europe's largest economy approaches.

Suggested Intention Focus for this week

This week, as Germany’s federal election approaches, we suggest holding as our main intention:

We will that all voters in the forthcoming federal election in Germany will be moved to cast their vote in the interest of the greatest good for both themselves and their fellow citizens.

Please join us in holding this.

Chapter markers:

00:00:00       Introduction

00:02:11        Understanding Germany’s Political Landscape

00:04:55       The Rise of the AfD

00:10:18        Economic Stagnation and Its Impacts

00:12:50        Intentions and Prayers

Sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/12/germany-set-to-hold-snap-elections-on-23-february-reports-claim

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-olaf-scholz.html

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-coalition-government-collapse-olaf-scholz-finance-minister-christian-lindner/

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-federal-snap-election-take-place-feb-23-2025/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v3r046pzzo

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/tracking-path-germany-snap-elections-2025

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/27/german-president-dissolves-parliament-confirming-february-election

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/scholz-submits-request-to-hold-confidence-vote-paves-way-for-february-elections/

https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025-parties-launch-their-campaigns/a-71083928

https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-immigration-and-the-economy-top-the-list-of-concerns/a-71265549

https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/german-political-landscape/

https://www.westcoastgermanmedia.com/germanys-upcoming-election-a-look-ahead-to-february-2025/

https://vinciworks.com/blog/how-the-2025-german-federal-election-could-reshape-europe/

https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/germany-at-a-crossroads-coalition-breakdown-portends-sweeping-change-in-2025/

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/13/germany-afd-far-right-ban-populism/

https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2023-06-20/too-green-too-fast-too-dear-afd-gaining-popularity-germany

https://www.voanews.com/a/german-far-right-leader-questions-nato-membership-/7901894.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/world/musk-livestream-afd-weidel-germany-intl/index.html

Join us in person for intention holding:  

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https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

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https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

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