The far-right populist AfD has emerged as the second strongest political force in Germany's election. Despite its success — and support from Elon Musk and JD Vance — it has no chance of participating in government. It is a historic result for the Alternative for Germany party (AfD): just twelve years after the party was founded, it has become the second largest political force in Germany. With around 20% of the vote, it almost doubled its result from the last general election in 2021. In eastern Germany, it has even become the strongest political force. On election night, the AfD...