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AfD Gains Ground Amid Protests and Weakening Government Stance

12/24/2025

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A seminar at the Berthold Brecht Literary Forum examined fascism and highlighted the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as gaining influence after winning over 20% of the vote in recent elections.
The party is labeled "rightwing extremist" and has drawn support from blue-collar workers.
Protests against its ideology continue.
The government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz has weakened the political firewall against the AfD.

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A seminar at the Berthold Brecht Literary Forum examined fascism and highlighted the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as gaining influence after winning over 20% of the vote in recent elections.
The party is labeled "rightwing extremist" and has drawn support from blue-collar workers.
Protests against its ideology continue.
The government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz has weakened the political firewall against the AfD.