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Germany's AfD party gains in state election, may shift China policy

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved significant gains in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, though it is unlikely to form a government due to a lack of coalition partners. Despite this, the AfD's co-leader Alice Weidel expressed ambition for the party to reach 40% in the 2029 general election. Analysts suggest these results will indirectly influence Germany's broader policy towards China, even as economic pressures remain a constant factor. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Far-right AfD party won big in Saxony-Anhalt. Will it affect Germany’s approach to China?

    With its sweeping victory in a key state election, the far-right Alternative for Germany is putting pressure on the ruling federal coalition and could nudge Berlin towards a more pragmatic approach to China, analysts said. By securing 43.8 per cent of the vote in the September 6 …

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