Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in Eastern Germany Amid Democratic Concerns

The Alternative for Germany party is poised to form its first regional government in Saxony, sparking debates over its stance on historical memory and democratic norms. Analysts warn of the party's growing influence while noting ongoing public resistance.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country | John Kampfner

As I celebrate five years of citizenship, the far right is poised to take control in Saxony-Anhalt. Courage is needed to defeat it Two events take place in coming days that will affect my relationship with Germany. One, which will be splashed across the media, is dark and forbidding. The other, which will pass unnoticed except by me and my close family, should have brought me joy. Now that feeling is tempered with confusion. On 6 September, voters in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt a...

By John Kampfner

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First report: la-repubblica · 1 Sept, 23:00|Full coverage: 4 · 11h|Window: 11h

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la-repubblica1 Sept, 23:00First to report

In Sassonia l’Afd punta a far dimenticare il nazismo: “Basta con arte e memoria”

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rzeczpospolita2 Sept, 02:30

Niemcy patrzą na mały wschodni land. To tam może powstać pierwszy rząd AfD

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The Guardian2 Sept, 04:00

The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country | John Kampfner

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faz2 Sept, 09:34Latest update

Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in Eastern Germany Amid Democratic Concerns

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The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country | John Kampfner

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In Sassonia l’Afd punta a far dimenticare il nazismo: “Basta con arte e memoria”

Niemcy patrzą na mały wschodni land. To tam może powstać pierwszy rząd AfD

The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country | John Kampfner

Landtagswahl Sachsen-Anhalt 2026: Wie wahrscheinlich ist eine absolute Mehrheit für die AfD?

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