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In the wake of shifting political dynamics, nations like the Netherlands, Austria, and France are witnessing far-right parties making inroads into governance. The freedom party PVV in the Netherlands and Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) serve as notable examples of far-right entities breaking through the Cordon Sanitaire. Conversely, Germany’s center-right CDU/CSU stands firm, explicitly ruling out any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), even as other European nations ease their restrictions.
This contrast raises critical questions: Is maintaining the Cordon Sanitaire effective in protecting democracy, or does it suppress legitimate political viewpoints?