Why the Far-Right AfD Is Unlikely to Join Germany's Next Government
Briefly

Germany's upcoming government will likely be a coalition that excludes the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), despite its strong election performance. The German political landscape has established a 'firewall' to keep extremist parties out, a legacy of the country's post-World War II efforts. While the AfD has gained traction due to its anti-migration stance, mainstream political parties continue to reject it, citing its extremist elements and historical violations. The consensus to maintain this stance remains strong, even as pressures on such firewalls rise in other European countries.
Germany's commitment to keeping the Alternative for Germany (AfD) out of power highlights a post-World War II resolve to suppress extreme political ideologies.
Mainstream German political parties have unanimously vowed to uphold the 'firewall' against the AfD, emphasizing the party's extremist tendencies.
Vice President JD Vance's call for Europeans to collaborate with hard-right parties contrasts starkly with Germany's determination to exclude the AfD from governance.
In the face of rising hard-right sentiments across Europe, the German political landscape remains united in its stance against the AfD.
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