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Germany’s experience is not isolated; similar patterns are visible across Europe. Many conservative parties in the continent’s political landscape are shying away from alliances with their right-wing counterparts, often labeling them as “far-right.” By doing so, they inadvertently strengthen the left-wing factions by presenting them as the only viable option in governance. Recent electoral dynamics in the Netherlands and Austria echo this troubling trend, raising alarms about the erosion of democratic mechanisms in the face of rising populism.