Once a beacon of liberal democracy under Angela Merkel, Germany now grapples with profound internal challenges, further exacerbated by geopolitical tensions such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Her successor, Olaf Scholz, has failed to inspire, leading to a rise in far-right sentiment, notably the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). While the upcoming elections are expected to favor the AfD, historical factors and the party's extreme right stance prevent it from gaining power, unlike movements in Sweden or the Netherlands.
Today, Germany is a country struggling with itself, increasingly sidelined in Europe and the world. The second Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 largely destroyed Merkel's rosy legacy.
The outcome is predictable, in a way we have seen play out for years across Europe. The key issues of the campaign are immigration and the role of the far right.
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