Germany faces a big shift as far-right party gains power

An upcoming state election could make history, with the far-right AfD party potentially winning their first governor seat, sparking worry among top political leaders.

Germany is heading toward a major turning point. A far-right party called the AfD is expected to do very well in upcoming state elections. If they win, it would be the first time since World War II that a far-right group takes control of a German state government. This has many people worried. Friedrich Merz, a leader of the opposition, recently warned that a victory for the AfD could scare away businesses. He said that companies might not want to invest in regions where the far-right is in charge, which could lead to real economic problems. Political experts and other mainstream parties a…