A recent Forsa poll commissioned by stern and RTL reveals that 58% of Germans oppose forming coalition governments with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This opposition comes as the AfD is projected to potentially become the strongest party in upcoming state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt. The survey highlights significant public reservations regarding cooperating with the party, despite its potential electoral gains. The findings suggest a considerable political barrier to the AfD gaining power through traditional coalition-building. This resistance could lead to political instability if the AfD achieves strong results but is consistently excluded from government. The poll underscores the continuing polarization of the German political landscape. Despite potential electoral success, the AfD faces widespread resistance to being accepted as a legitimate governing partner.