Germany's Firewall Fails: A Call for CDU-AfD Coalition

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has triumphed in Saxony-Anhalt's state elections, securing nearly 44% of the vote and positioning itself as the largest party, thus enabling it to potentially establish a state government. To counter this development, all other political factions, including the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and those on the far left, must collaborate in a coalition. The author proposes that Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the CDU should consider forming an alliance with the AfD immediately, cautioning that delaying for an absolute majority poses greater risks. The ineffective grand coalition between the CDU and Social Democrats (SPD) has stalled necessary reforms. Collaborating with the AfD could assess its governance and provide the left an opportunity to regroup.