The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), known for its anti-immigration and pro-deportation stance, has become the second-largest party in the German parliament and is currently leading in polls for 2026. Critics argue that the AfD poses a significant threat to Germany’s multicultural democracy and the future of the European Union, claims the party disputes. Mainstream parties have thus far maintained a “firewall” to keep the AfD out of government, but its effectiveness remains to be seen.
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