The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) recently achieved a significant victory in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, signaling a notable shift in German politics. The party, established in 2013 as a liberal-conservative movement opposing the euro and the European Union, has since expanded its platform to include anti-Islam and anti-immigration positions. It has often been criticized for its ties to nationalist and identitarian far-right groups, such as the Pegida movement, which has been associated with anti-immigrant protests in Germany. Benedikt Kaiser, a rising figure in the AfD and a member of the office of AfD MP Robert Teske since 2025, is seen as an emerging leader within the party. Born in 1987, Kaiser is known for his ethno-nationalist views and his opposition to neoliberalism and the power of multinational corporations. He promotes the idea of "freeing the state from the embrace of capital" and supporting redistributive policies. Kaiser has written several political works, including Towards Hegemony. The Metapolitical Struggle Seen from Germany, published by La Nouvelle Librairie, a publishing house associated with identitarian ideas. Kaiser's political thinking is influenced by a range of thinkers, including Alain de Benoist, a key figure in the "New Right" in France, and Antonio Gramsci, whose concept of "cultural hegemony" plays a central role in Kaiser's strategy. He also draws on the ideas of Chantal Mouffe and Ernesto Laclau, who advocate for "agonistic pluralism" as an alternative to the liberal consensus. This approach emphasizes political conflict as a necessary part of democratic life. Kaiser's political strategy focuses on a "revolutionary Realpolitik," arguing that politics cannot be reduced to electoral success alone. He emphasizes the need for a long-term cultural, social, and ideological transformation, which requires a party capable of winning elections and building a "Vorfeld," or "pre-field," where ideas are planted before they can be harvested in electoral votes. The Vorfeld includes spaces like intellectual production, associations, activism, and media. Kaiser promotes the idea of a "mosaic right," inspired by the "mosaic left" of Hans-Jürgen Urban, which allows for a diversity of ideas within a shared foundation. This approach aims to prevent sectarianism and encourage strategic cooperation among different movements. According to Kaiser, the AfD is the most promising party for the anti-system right, as it remains outside the "hegemonic apparatus" and can bring together diverse groups on fundamental values while maintaining heterogeneity to enhance its electoral appeal.