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عربية – DW
Firewall Under Testing Its Effectiveness
An article confirmed that the "firewall" policy adopted by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) towards the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces significant challenges. Its implementation has failed to curb the party's popularity, which receives between 10% and 15% of votes, with the likelihood of its effectiveness further diminishing following the Saxony-Anhalt election results, where the party secured 43.8% of the votes. Political experts believe that maintaining the party's distinction from the AfD is important for protecting the democratic system, especially since the latter is classified as a far-right extremist movement. A debate is growing within the party about the future of the "firewall" policy, with some leaders favoring direct political confrontation with the party. This approach could threaten the continuity of the previous stance and highlights the challenge of balancing the protection of democracy from the risks posed by populist parties and the will of voters.
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