Germany faces a pivotal moment as the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) could potentially influence government formation following the February general election. Current predictions indicate the CDU might secure a substantial win, with the AfD expected to follow closely in second. However, established parties may still exclude the AfD from negotiations due to previously set parameters. Political discourse has shifted, moving away from historic civility to a landscape fraught with animosity, raising concerns about the stability of coalition politics in Germany.
The deliberative politeness of German politics has been swept away by the rise of populism and the near-panic regarding the rise of the far right.
Coalition negotiations in Germany have traditionally been characterized by gravity and civility, but that has been largely absent in the current political climate.
Two scenarios could arise if the AfD comes in second in the upcoming elections, challenging the established norms of coalition-building in Germany.
What was previously considered impossible for the far-right AfD is now seen as a possible outcome in Germany's evolving political landscape.
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