Chancellor Merz Stands Firm Against Collaborating with Far-Right AfD, Defends Germany’s Democratic Foundations
As Germany faces rising far-right momentum, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirms his party’s refusal to engage with the extremist AfD, underscoring the risks posed by normalizing radical politics under mounting political pressure.
In a time when political pragmatism threatens to erode core democratic values, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered an unambiguous message: his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will not compromise with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Amid growing calls from some within his own party to soften longstanding prohibitions against cooperation with the extremist faction, Merz rejected such overtures as dangerous distractions from preserving Germany’s stability—a stance that carries vital lessons for America and its commitment to national sovereignty. Can Democracy Afford To Normalize Extremism? The AfD’s rise is undeniable. Finishing second in last February’s national elections and maintaining strong polling...
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