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I wasn't trying to refute anything you said, just adding context.
The election was a warning, but the demonstrations before it gave me hope, and the result shows that Germany's political system is resilient even against 20% Nazis.
(I personally believe that 20% Nazis in Germany is almost a constant. It certainly hasn't changed much in the 40 years I've been alive.)
...for now.
The problem is, like you said, Germany will form a bland unappealing, reasonable coalition government that won't rock the boat, pushing more dissatisfied voters into the arms of the AfD. And one day, the extremists will win and then it'll be game over.
But for now yes, Germany is safe.