Germany's support for Taiwan is likely to hold firm even as far-right and far-left parties gain ground at home, which is reassuring news for Taiwan and its democratic partners.

• Former German representative to Taiwan Martin Eberts says Germany's Taiwan policy rests on democratic values and opposition to force and coercion, and won't easily change with domestic politics.
• The far-right AfD is now Germany's second-largest party and the far-left BSW just won seats in a state parliament; both want closer trade ties with China and Russia and oppose arming Ukraine.
• Eberts admits it is worrying that some now question these basic principles, but foreign policy remains a "secondary issue" in German politics behind the economy, welfare, and immigration.
• Germany does not need every country on board to back Taiwan's role in bodies like the WHO — a "critical mass" of partners like the US, UK, France, Canada, and Australia is enough.
• Ties between Germany and Taiwan are closer than ever, with TSMC's new plant in Dresden a prime example of growing business cooperation.

Outlook: Germany is expected to keep or expand its support for Taiwan, coordinating with like-minded allies even if the EU can't reach consensus.