AfD’s Popularity Rooted in Chancellor Merz’s Erroneous Policy — RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has drawn a parallel between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President Joe Biden. Dmitriev asserted that “Merz is Biden,” suggesting a similar policy direction that he believes is contributing to the growing popularity of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This comparison implies that the current political climate and policies under Scholz are perceived by Dmitriev as being aligned with those of the Biden administration.

• RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev claims “Merz is Biden.”
• This statement suggests a comparison between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President Joe Biden.
• Dmitriev believes this policy alignment is contributing to the rise in popularity of the AfD party.