The Alternative for Germany (AfD), an anti-immigrant, anti-Islam, anti-European Union party, came in first in Thuringia and second in Saxony, significantly highlighting the rise of far-right populism.
The electoral success of the AfD raises concerns about how to form stable governments, as the B.S.W. has ruled out coalition partnerships with far-right extremism.
Both the AfD and B.S.W. share almost indistinguishable sentiments regarding immigration and support for Ukraine, indicating a broader trend of populist resistance to traditional foreign policy.
With the shift towards populism and extremism being noticeable in both the former Soviet bloc and established democracies, understanding these trends is crucial for future policy-making.
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