by Peter Zeihan on September 12, 2024

German regional elections in Saxony and Thuringia saw some of the country’s far-right parties, including the Alternative for Germany, perform quite well. Don’t sound the alarm bells yet, but this is yet another reminder of the ongoing economic and political issues in Germany.

While these far-right groups saw some success in these elections, they aren’t likely to form coalitions or gain significant power. The current government, a coalition between Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats led by Olaf Scholz, will likely remain in power through the next general elections.

Dissatisfaction amongst the Germans is growing, especially within East Germany, and for good reason. The government struggles to make decisions and can’t get aligned on anything; combine that with all the other issues facing Germany and we can expect some eventful elections come September of 2025.

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