German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition faced a setback in two regional elections in eastern Germany, as populist parties on the extreme right and left gained significant support. In Thuringia, the Alternative fur Deutschland is projected to win 32.8% of the vote, marking the first victory for a far-right party in a German state election since World War II. Despite this success, the party is unlikely to form a government due to being shunned by other parliamentary parties. These results highlight the growing discontent and polarization in German politics, with populist parties gaining traction among voters. The ruling coalition’s performance…