Far-Right AfD Poised for Breakthrough in Key German State Election
Polls indicate the Alternative for Germany party is leading ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, sparking fears of a historic far-right victory. Mainstream politicians are distancing themselves from the party as minority groups express concern over potential policy shifts.
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Germany's AfD Stirs Fears Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election
Nationalist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading polls ahead of Sunday's election in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD is pushing back on a growing chorus from centrist politicians, think tanks and industry leaders warning of the negative consequences of the far-right party's proposals. Bloomberg's Christoph Rauwald reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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As polls point to victory in Saxony-Anhalt for AfD party promising deportations, people face agonising choice: stay or go As the Bible study session wrapped up, leaving worshippers to mingle over cake and coffee, Fatemeh, 44, fought back tears as the conversation turned to Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt. “I worry about it every day,” she said. “I can’t stop thinking about my son and what might happen to us.” Fatemeh worries about what might happen after the elections. Photograph: Ch...
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