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The political arena has also seen a notable rise in the influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Recent regional elections revealed the party's growing popularity, challenging the established political order. Alice Weidel, a prominent figure in the AfD, has aggressively criticized both the coalition government and its leadership, further complicating the competition for voter support. The AfD's positioning against arms supplies to Ukraine and calls for more stringent immigration policies resonate with a faction of the electorate that feels overlooked by mainstream politics.