The AfD's Gains: A Test of Germany's Tolerance for Far Right Extremism The impending regional elections in Saxony Anhalt have sparked concern within Germany's political establishment.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far right party with nationalist rhetoric, is poised to secure over 40% of the votes, making it the first such force to head a German state government since World War II.
The AfD's rise can be attributed to widespread dissatisfaction with the economy and federal government. However, this success also raises questions about Germany's limits of tolerance for far right extremism.