Merkel rejects AfD alliances and urges rivals to define their own stance
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken out on how mainstream parties should handle the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). In recent comments, she urged political rivals to clarify their own positions rather than reacting to the far-right group. Merkel also made clear she would never seek alliances with the AfD under any circumstances.
Merkel’s political career included shifting coalitions. She first led a grand coalition with the SPD from 2005 to 2009. Later, she partnered with the FDP, becoming the first German chancellor to change coalition allies mid-tenure.
Merkel’s remarks highlight a clear boundary: no collaboration with the AfD. She pushes for other parties to define their own policies more sharply. The message underlines her long-standing commitment to EU unity, democratic values, and strategic independence from far-right influence.
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