Despite initial support for his strategies, Weber’s recent interactions with AfD members have raised concerns about potential ‘structured cooperation,’ contradicting his previous stance. Critics, including members of the German government, question the integrity of such alliances, especially as the AfD’s classification as a right-wing extremist party is now under scrutiny. Weber’s approach, which seeks conditional collaboration with right-wing factions, reflects a broader trend in European politics where the political center navigates alliances with emerging right-wing parties.