The Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has marked a historic achievement by becoming the second largest political party in Germany, securing around 20% of the vote, nearly doubling its previous results. Its strong performance was especially notable in eastern Germany, where it became the leading political force. Party chief Alice Weidel indicated openness to coalition with the center-right CDU/CSU. Nonetheless, concerns remain about the party's far-right affiliations, with some members observed by intelligence agencies for extremist rhetoric and actions.
The AfD had managed to shape political discourse during the election campaign in Germany with its anti-immigration rhetoric, calling for Germany's borders to be closed to refugees and asylum seekers.
Alice Weidel stressed again that her party is willing to enter into a coalition with the winning center-right alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party.
In eastern Germany, it has even become the strongest political force; with around 20% of the vote, it almost doubled its result from the last German election in 2021.
The AfD is classified by the German security authorities as partially far-right extremist, with some of its chapters and party members under observation by the domestic intelligence agency.
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