The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party in Germany, achieved a landslide victory in the state election of Saxony-Anhalt. This has sparked debate over the effectiveness of the 'firewall' policy adopted by established parties to exclude the AfD. As the AfD's approval ratings rise and its number of seats increases, there are growing instances where the firewall is proving ineffective. Some politicians argue that dialogue and coalition government formation should be explored with the AfD based on shared values. However, concerns about anti-democratic and anti-constitutional elements within the AfD continue to lead many parties to reject cooperation with it. The AfD aims to establish a minority government on its own and is expected to face difficulties in the coalition negotiation process.
