In recent regional elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerged as the clear winner, securing 32.8% and 30.6% of the votes, respectively. This result signals a significant setback for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government, as all three coalition parties—SPD, Greens, and FDP—suffered considerable losses. The SPD garnered only 6.1% in Thuringia, while the Greens and FDP faced potential expulsion from the regional parliament due to failing to meet the 5% threshold. Additionally, the far-left Die Linke party's declining support was attributed to the rise of the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), which has been blamed for unintentionally boosting the AfD's standing. Analysts suggest that the election results may exacerbate tensions within Scholz's coalition and complicate future policy-making, particularly on immigration and EU matters. The overall outcome reflects a growing fragmentation in the German political landscape as anti-establishment sentiments gain traction.