The recent state elections in Thuringia reveal a troubling rise of the extreme right AfD, indicative of a regional shift towards far-right populism in Germany.
The AfD’s message resonates by tapping into regional sentiments of resistance against liberalism, suggesting that the East is the true bastion of traditional German values.
Commentators worry that the traditional centre-right parties, such as the CDU, are shifting towards the aggressive tactics of right-wing populists, thereby threatening the political landscape.
The increase in AfD votes from 23.4% to 32.8% in just five years underscores the growing frustration among voters, catalyzed by crises like Covid and the energy crisis.
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