The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic result in the regional elections in Saxony, dangerously approaching an absolute majority. This result represents a significant milestone for the party, which has been growing substantially in recent years in the eastern region of Germany.
Despite the strong electoral performance, the AfD should be prevented from forming a government due to the so-called "firewall" implemented by the other German parties. This political strategy consists of refusing any type of cooperation or support for the far-right party, isolating it from the governing process.
The other parties represented in the regional parliament made clear that they will not establish alliances with the AfD, regardless of the strength of their electoral result. This unanimous position aims to prevent the far-right from having any influence in the governance of Saxony.
The AfD's result in Saxony is part of a broader trend of far-right growth in Germany, particularly in the eastern regions of the country, where the party has managed to mobilize significant support among voters discontented with traditional politics.
