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The AfD's future remains a point of contention amid the fears expressed by other parties regarding their rise. The other parties have committed to excluding the AfD from coalition talks, which may further entrench their role as the largest opposition party.
While the prospect of the AfD's increasing influence poses challenges for traditional parties, it is clear that their presence will be a defining feature of the next parliamentary session. The parties' commitment to maintaining a "firewall" against the AfD indicates the extent to which establishment parties will go to avoid collaboration.