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Such incidents have coincided with significant political shifts, most notably in Germany's recent snap elections. The rise of right-wing and anti-immigration parties was fueled by fears surrounding uncontrolled migration and the threat of terrorism. The conservative CDU CSU alliance emerged as the largest vote-getter, with 28.7%, potentially setting the stage for a new government. The far-right AfD achieved a historic 19.8%, making it the second-largest party, while the ruling Social Democrats suffered their worst post-World War II defeat with just 16.4%. These results reflect a growing populist sentiment and deepening division over immigration policies and national security.