Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, draws parallels between the far-right AfD and the leftist BSW party, labeling both as threats to democracy. He warns that their populist rhetoric lacks realistic solutions and poses risks to Jewish life in Germany. Schuster emphasizes the anti-Israel sentiment associated with the BSW while acknowledging that democratic parties today have a positive stance toward Judaism—a crucial difference from historical precedents. He reiterates concerns over the potential normalization of extremist politics.