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Germany’s Anti-AfD Firewall Crumbles Amidst Shifting Politics
Germany's political 'firewall' against the far-right AfD party is showing significant cracks due to rising AfD popularity and recent instances of cooperation. Historically rooted in Germany's experience with Nazism, the firewall aimed to prevent extremist parties from gaining power. However, shifts in the AfD's rhetoric and increased AfD strength, especially in eastern Germany, are challenging this long-standing political norm.