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AfD Candidates Include Ex-Stasi Agent and Convicts

Germany's AfD party has elected candidates with controversial backgrounds, including a former Stasi agent and a convicted porn actor. These figures are set to take power in Saxony-Anhalt, raising ethical questions.

10 Sept, 14:46 — 10 Sept, 14:46
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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

The ex-Stasi agent, the ‘pornstar’ and the perfume salesman: the AfD candidates set to take power in Germany

The AfD swept to power in Saxony-Anhalt, causing a political earthquake in Germany and Europe. Alex Croft looks at the problematic pasts of many of its candidates

By Alex Croft

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hvg10 Sept, 10:37First to report

Korábbi Stasi-tiszt, lopás miatt elítélt pornós és neonáci szekta-tag is van az AfD Szász-Anhaltban nyertes képviselő közt

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The Independent10 Sept, 14:46Latest update

The ex-Stasi agent, the ‘pornstar’ and the perfume salesman: the AfD candidates set to take power in Germany

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