Germany Faces Potential Far-Right Shift in Upcoming Regional Elections

With the far-right AfD party poised for significant gains, concerns grow over the rise of extremism and political violence.

• Thuringia and Saxony are set to vote, with the AfD leading in polls and potentially becoming the strongest party in state parliaments.
• The AfD's rise has coincided with an increase in political violence and hate crimes, reaching a 22-year high in Germany.
• Jewish communities express alarm, fearing a repetition of history and increased antisemitism.
• The AfD has normalized far-right rhetoric and faces criticism for fueling aggression and undermining democracy.
• Big businesses and political leaders call for unity against the rise of extremism, emphasizing the importance of diversity and tolerance.

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