German Chancellor warns against coalition with far-right AfD party
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns against forming a coalition with far-right party AfD that triumphed in state legislature election. AfD's growing popularity is pulling other parties right and weakening mainstream politics in Germany.
Key Points
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns against forming a coalition with far-right party AfD
- AfD's growing popularity is weakening mainstream politics in Germany
- Mainstream parties traditionally boycott AfD but its success is pulling other parties right
- AfD's focus on anti-immigrant and anti-Islam sentiment resonates with voters
- AfD's success in Thuringia and Saxony raises concerns about future coalition formations