Merz vs AfD: Germany’s Political Crossroads | Europe News

Germany’s political landscape is heating up as conservative leader Friedrich Merz fiercely opposes any alliance with the far-right AfD, despite mounting pressure from within his own party and the AfD’s explosive rise in eastern states—where they’re now polling ahead of all other parties and could even seize control of a state for the first time. Merz insists Germany’s history makes such a partnership unthinkable, pledging to block the AfD at all costs—even if it means reluctantly partnering with the Left Party. But with elections looming and the AfD’s grip tightening, the conservative camp is split: is Merz’s rigid stance still viable—or is pragmatism the only path forward? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41ef65d0a4b9711c