In a recent episode of Maybrit Illner's talk show, the focus was on the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and the challenges faced by political alliances trying to counteract its rise.

The discussion highlighted the AfD's strategy of waiting for political failures to drive voters towards them, potentially leading to absolute majorities in the future.

Prominent figures like Juli Zeh and Wolfgang Bosbach expressed concerns about the long-term threat posed by the AfD's increasing popularity, especially after their electoral successes in regions like Thuringia and Saxony.

The show also touched on the internal dynamics within the AfD, with leaders like Tino Chrupalla and Björn Höcke adopting a wait-and-see approach, banking on the failures of current political strategies to bolster their position.

Meanwhile, Sahra Wagenknecht's controversial stance on foreign policy was discussed as a potential disruptor in forming alliances against the AfD, emphasizing the complexity of creating a unified front against the far-right's growing influence.