The Far Right Can’t Stand Being Called “Far Right”
Germany's far-right AfD party won a major state election in Saxony-Anhalt. This is the first time a far-right party has come close to taking power in a German state since World War II. The victory has raised concerns across Europe about the rise of far-right movements, as voters express discontent with mainstream parties over various crises.
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16 sourcesGerman far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win a majority
Germany’s Far Right Is Close to Power. Appeals to “Defend Democracy” Won’t Stop It.
German vote shows rise of far-right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
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22 sourcesHistoric far-right victory deepens German political crisis
After landslide far-right victory, Germany asks: What just happened?
German vote shows rise of far-right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
Charismatic candidate propels German far-right party to victory after giving it a friendly face
After Far-Right Triumph, Merz Faces Narrow Path to Save His Government
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13 sourcesTrump lauds far-right German AfD party after election win: ‘THEY ARE ON THE RISE’
Far-right Germany AfD supporters erupt in cheers for state election win
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26 articlesAnti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states
What are the implications of AfD’s electoral rise for Germany and Europe?
German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election
Germany’s AfD wins in key state: Is far-right on cusp of national rule?
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29 articlesOnly the beginning? German far-right's breakthrough shakes Europe to its core
What next for Alternative for Germany after its victory in Saxony-Anhalt?
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The story so far
4 developments- Sep 4Germany’s far-right poised for power in state election
- Sep 6Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
- Sep 7Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election
- Sep 8Far-right Germany AfD supporters erupt in cheers for state election win
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