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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, encouraged by Donald Trump’s return to power, hosted Germany’s far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel, calling the party the "future" of Germany.

He aims to unite Europe’s far-right in the EU Parliament and praised AfD’s anti-immigration stance. Weidel, in turn, lauded Hungary as a "role model."

AfD, polling at 21% ahead of Germany’s February 23 election, has gained mainstream recognition, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz breaking precedent by seeking AfD support in parliament.

Orban’s Patriots for Europe bloc seeks further far-right influence in Brussels.

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (8 children)

Their Nazis in charge problem went away.

[–] amino@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago (5 children)

lol, the AfD is literally in the Bundestag and all state parliaments

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Do you understand what being in charge means? Because they aren’t.

[–] amino@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

there are polls saying they could come in second in the elections this month. and some CDU members planning a coalition. I wouldn't be so optimistic. regardless if they win or not, the mainstream parties have already adopted their Nazi propaganda to win over their base so their goal is already being enacted

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, I am aware that nothing in human civilization lasts forever apart from xenophobia and bigotry. Stating facts is not optimism. Until they gain power again, they are still Germany's past, not Germany's future.

[–] amino@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

no, you just have a very mainstream liberal view of how power actually works. it's not just party in charge = this is the political course of the country

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

No, I have a "very mainstream liberal view" of how time works. Until something that happens happens again, it's part of the past.

I have no idea how you can read the words, "I am aware that nothing in human civilization lasts forever apart from xenophobia and bigotry" and then try to act like I said the exact opposite. Or did you just not read them?

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