German Far Right Wins Power
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The AfD, which is classed as “rightwing extremist” by the eastern state’s intelligence agency, won nearly 44% of votes in elections last month, dealing a hammer blow to Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and his centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU).
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- 6 Oct
The AfD, which is classed as “rightwing extremist” by the eastern state’s intelligence agency, won nearly 44% of votes in elections last month, dealing a hammer blow to Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and his centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU).
Coverage 6 articles
10 Oct Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
The Straits Times
6 Oct State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
The Guardian
6 Oct AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
BBC6 Oct Germany's far-right AfD struggles to form first state government after landmark win
The Straits Times- 6 Oct Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany
The Hindu 6 Oct Germany’s AfD poised to preside over state assembly for first time
The Straits Times
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