The AfD, led by Bjorn Hocke, is confidently buoyed by strong polling in Thuringia, presenting a stark challenge to the struggling Social Democratic Party ahead of crucial elections.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's popularity is plummeting, as the SPD stands on a precarious 5% threshold for representation in key eastern German regions, prompting looming questions about his leadership.
Experts believe that if the Social Democratic Party fails to secure representation in the upcoming elections, it could severely undermine Scholz and raise doubts about his future as chancellor.
Hocke's rally, masquerading as a social event with beer and balloons, underscores the AfD's growing influence and the rising public support for far-right politics in eastern Germany.
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