The recent elections in Thuringia and Saxony reflect a massive shift away from traditional political parties, notably marking the rise of the far-right AfD and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. These dynamics indicate a profound transformation in the German party landscape, driven by growing voter discontent with established parties over issues like immigration, European integration, and climate change, which are perceived to be inadequately addressed by them.
Endre Borbath, a political scientist, emphasizes that the rise of the AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance signals a deep societal change. He argues these new parties emerge from a broader reaction to dissatisfaction with the mainstream political framework in Germany, especially as citizens seek representation for pressing concerns such as migration and economic policy, issues that the established parties have struggled to articulate.
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