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Eastern Germany's far-right surge linked to post-reunification economic disruption

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is gaining significant traction in eastern Germany, a region with a distinct political landscape shaped by its history as the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Decades after reunification, economic disruption, widespread unemployment following the closure of state-owned enterprises, and a sense of devaluation have contributed to a collective memory that fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and supports the AfD. This trend is particularly evident as the party is poised for strong electoral gains in states like Saxony-Anhalt, potentially marking a historic shift in post-war German politics. AI

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Eastern Germany's far-right surge linked to post-reunification economic disruption

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Why former East Germany became the stronghold of far-right AfD

    More than three decades after Germany’s 1990 reunification, lasting east-west divisions may be thrown into stark relief at Sunday’s election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to win big and ev…

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