Will Germany’s far-right AfD be given the opportunity to govern? | DW News

Germany’s political leaders are considering their options, after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in a state election on Sunday. The AfD won the vote in the eastern state of Thuringia, despite being classified there as “extremist“ by German authorities. The AfD won almost a third of Thuringia’s votes and came a close second in the neighboring state of Saxony. But its chances of governing are uncertain, as all other parties have refused to work in coalition with it. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose Social Democrats fared poorly in both votes, urged all parties to form coalitions “without right-wing extremists.“ Chapters: 0:00 The consequences for Germany of the AfD 2:51 Matthias Dilling, Trinity College Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: