New Delhi
Nearly two months after snap elections in France, no government has been formed due to the inability of major political blocs to secure a majority or form effective alliances. The political situation in France remains unresolved.
In Germany, elections in Thuringia and Saxony have led to similar challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the left-wing Sara Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) gained significant seats, disrupting the traditional political balance. The AfD secured 32 seats in Thuringia and 40 in Saxony, marking the first significant success for a far-right party in Germany since World War II.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged for a ‘firewall’ against the AfD, but forming a stable government in Thuringia is challenging. The CDU, which won 23 seats, has rejected alliances with the far-right and left-wing parties. In Saxony, the CDU has 41 seats, with the SPD, Greens, and other smaller parties failing to form a majority.
The situation reflects a broader trend in Europe where centrist parties are losing ground to far-right and far-left groups. The upcoming elections in Brandenburg will be closely watched for further indications of political shifts.
