In the recent German election, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) nearly doubled their support from the previous election, with Alice Weidel as their pick for Chancellor. Weidel, a 46-year-old with a doctorate in economics, is known for her anti-migration rhetoric and has pledged to carry out mass deportations and crack down on asylum seekers.
Despite Weidel’s nomination, it is highly unlikely that she will be chosen as Chancellor, as other parties have already ruled out working with the far-right AfD in a coalition government. The party’s platform also includes a desire to abolish the Euro and potentially leave the European Union.
While the AfD’s increased support may be concerning to some, it is important to note that mainstream parties in Germany have made it clear that they will not form a government that includes the far-right AfD. As Germany moves forward with coalition negotiations, the political landscape in the country remains complex and uncertain.
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