WorldPingVoting began in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday in a closely watched election. Recent surveys place the AfD at just over 40%, followed by Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU) at 23%.
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WorldPingGermany's far-right AfD won a landslide victory in a key regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east, a result seen as a stinging rebuke for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but looked set to miss out on an absolute majority to govern alone.
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The AfD, classified as 'far-right extremist' by Germany's intelligence agency, is projected to come first in 2029.
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WorldPingThe Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far-right party on the cusp of power at state level for the first time since World War Two.
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WorldPingGermany's AfD achieved significant electoral gains, signaling a potential rightward shift across Europe. This development challenges established political norms and impacts international alliances.
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WorldPingThe far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
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