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To address these questions, it is crucial to define the nuances of how mainstream parties interact with extremist groups. Cooperation can manifest in multiple forms, ranging from passive acceptance to formal coalitions.
Passive Support
The most basic form of interaction involves passive support, where mainstream parties do not officially collaborate with far-right parties but accept their votes when it suits their interests. A recent example occurred in Germany when the CDU/CSU proposed a stricter migration policy that the AfD supported, raising alarms about potential cracks in the established political firewall.