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In what can only be described as a pivotal moment for the AfD, the party reported a doubling of its vote share, now standing at approximately 21%. Party leader Alice Weidel has positioned the AfD as "Germany's people's party," expressing a sense of victory and empowerment among supporters. Despite this success, the AfD finds itself sidelined in coalition negotiations, as Merz and the CDU firmly refuse to partner with them, labeling the party as too extreme for mainstream politics. While they may not hold power directly, their new role as the official opposition could grant them heightened visibility and influence in future political discussions.