
Extremes come true: Germany’s far-right triumph
Economist Podcasts
Change Demands Disruption
Recent elections in Saxony and Turingia reveal a clear voter desire for change, pushing back against the traditional party system. The success of both the AfD on the right and the newly formed Sarawakanknek alliance on the left indicates a rejection of established policies, highlighting a significant shift in the political landscape. The complexity of these results signals that politicians will need time to understand the implications for future governance.
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