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Germany – Politico: Five conclusions from the election and the significant rise of the far-right AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved an impressive victory in the local elections in Thuringia, securing nearly 33% of the votes amid growing voter dissatisfaction with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left government.
Germany: Turmoil After Far-Right AfD’s Victory in Thuringia – “Aftershock Coming to Berlin”
The recent success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in regional elections in Thuringia and their significant gain of over 30% in Saxony is causing considerable concern and backlash at the national level. Meanwhile, the governing coalition parties (SPD, Greens, and FDP) appear to have suffered significant losses.
German far right aims for wins in 2 state elections
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections on Sept. 1 in eastern Germany, while a months-old party founded by a prominent leftist also hopes to shake up the picture as the national government has squabbled its way to deep unpopularity.