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What is Germany's political 'firewall' and can it keep out the AfD?
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The anti-immigrant, far-right party Alternative for Germany has grown significantly since its establishment 13 years ago. Despite its electoral rise, the party has never participated in state or federal governments due to a political consensus known as a firewall that blocks cooperation with it.
WHY IT MATTERS
This story matters because the ongoing stability of Germany's political firewall directly impacts the AfD's potential path to executive power and the future governance of the country.
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or federal government. That’s a result of what is often called a “firewall” against cooperation with the anti-immigrant, far-right party. France 24's Philip Turle explains.
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