Snap Elections Expected to Elevate AfD amid Migration Crisis

As Germany prepares for its federal elections on February 23, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is projected to gain significant support, particularly from voters of Turkish descent, with approximately 20% expected to back the party. This shift in voting patterns is attributed to a social media campaign targeting young Turkish-Germans, reflecting a broader decline in support for traditional parties like the Social Democrats (SPD). The AfD, which is now polling at around 21%, advocates for stringent immigration policies, including a proposed 'remigration' plan aimed at deporting non-European immigrants. Meanwhile, mainstream parties are uniting to exclude the AfD from political discourse, highlighting the party's controversial stance on migration and security, which has gained traction following recent violent incidents. The CDU/CSU coalition is also expected to secure the top position in the elections, focusing on reducing irregular migration and increasing military spending. This political landscape indicates a potential shift towards more nationalist and anti-immigrant policies in Germany's future governance.