WorldPingGermany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) came out well ahead in Sunday’s regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the first far-right party to come close to gaining power at the regional level since World War II.
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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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WorldPingThe far-right AfD's triumph in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt marks a defeat for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and sends a warning to other European leaders battling the same mixture of slow growth and disillusion with mainstream politics.
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Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.
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