The results of the two regional elections in Germany’s East have sent shock waves through Europe. That a far-right party known for its relativism and ambiguity about Germany’s Nazi past was able to win was met with horror and disbelief. The leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament, Valérie Hayer, called it “unprecedented” and “a dark day” for Germany and for Europe. The European Commissioner for the economy, Paolo Gentiloni, posted a bitter comment on the strong results of the far right and the populist far left: “Friends of Russia in a former USSR satellite state. Enemies of mig…