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Germany's AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election by landslide, eyes regional leadership

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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt regional elections, according to exit polls. The AfD garnered at least 44% of the vote, far surpassing the Christian Democrats (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz. This win positions the AfD to potentially lead a regional government, a feat not seen by a far-right party in Germany since World War II, though it remains to be seen if they will achieve an absolute majority. AI

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Germany's AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election by landslide, eyes regional leadership

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    Germany’s far-right AfD is landslide winner in Saxony-Anhalt vote, exit polls indicate

    Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won key regional elections on Sunday by a landslide with at least 44 per cent of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, said exit polls by two public broadcasters. The AfD was far ahead of the centre-right CDU of Chancell…

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