The Alternative for Germany has won elections in the eastern region of Thuringia, the first time a far-right party has secured victory in a German state since World War II. This victory has sparked concern among many Germans who fear a resurgence of far-right ideologies in their country. The rise of the far right in Germany is a troubling development that has implications far beyond the borders of the country.
The far right is on the cusp of winning the most votes in German state elections for the first time since the Nazis. For some in Germany, this is a disturbing echo of the past that raises questions about the country's commitment to democracy and tolerance. The success of far-right parties in recent elections is a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions in Germany.
Elections scheduled for Sept. 1 in two of Germany's 16 states have focused attention on radical parties — one on the right and one on the left. The rise of extremist ideologies on both ends of the political spectrum is a worrying trend that threatens the stability of German politics. The polarization of German society is creating a fertile ground for radical parties to gain support and influence.
SAHRA WAGENKNECHT is Germany's most glamorous and enigmatic contemporary politician—and its most polarizing. A party she launched only in response to German grievances about migrants, crime, and the dangers of globalization. Sahra Wagenknecht's brand of “left conservatism” is upending German politics ahead of critical elections in the east. Her popularity among disillusioned voters is a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties in Germany.
Hard-line nationalism and Nazi sympathies threaten decades of work to steward Germany's postwar cultural memory. The resurgence of far-right ideologies in Germany poses a serious threat to the country's efforts to come to terms with its dark past. The rise of nationalist sentiments is eroding the progress made in promoting tolerance and diversity in German society.
A radical far-left politician who wants to make peace with Russia's Vladimir Putin looks set to play a key role in regional elections in the near future. The rise of radical ideologies on both ends of the political spectrum is a troubling development that threatens to destabilize German politics. The growing influence of extremist politicians is a cause for concern among many Germans who fear the consequences of their divisive rhetoric.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party looks set to win in a regional election, according to exit polls. The success of the far-right AfD in recent elections is a sign of the growing support for nationalist ideologies in Germany. The rise of far-right parties is a worrying trend that has the potential to undermine the values of democracy and tolerance in the country.
Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, has founded her own party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime, and the dangers of globalization. Her party's platform combines elements of left-wing and conservative ideologies, appealing to a wide range of disillusioned voters. Sahra Wagenknecht's political success is a reflection of the growing polarization in German society and the erosion of trust in traditional political parties.
Sahra Wagenknecht's brand of “left conservatism” is upending German politics ahead of critical elections in the east. Her unconventional approach to politics has resonated with many voters who feel marginalized by mainstream parties. Sahra Wagenknecht's popularity is a testament to the growing discontent with the status quo in German politics and the desire for change.
