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AfD Surge Shakes Germany’s “Firewall,” Leaving Merz Facing a Dilemma

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, was projected to lead Saxony-Anhalt’s state election with 44.5% of the vote.
  • The result has put Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure over whether to maintain a political firewall against the AfD or consider cooperation.

Germany’s political “firewall” against the far-right Alternative for Germany is under strain after the AfD surged in a state election, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz facing a difficult choice.

The AfD was projected to win 44.5% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary election held on the 6th, according to Germany’s public broadcaster ARD. The projection placed the party in first place.

The result has fueled debate over whether Merz should continue to uphold the principle of excluding the AfD or open the way to political cooperation. The source presents the issue as a dilemma for the chancellor as the far-right party gains momentum in local elections.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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