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AfD surges to record 30% in German poll, leads CDU/CSU by 10 points ahead of state votes
Anadolu Agency EN·DE·about 11 hours ago
Municipal elections in Lower Saxony are being framed as a mood test following the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Results will signal shifts in voter sentiment ahead of the federal election, with implications for party positioning.
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured significant victories in the Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt state elections, confirming a substantial electoral breakthrough in eastern Germany. This surge indicates a rightward shift in regional politics and is testing voter sentiment ahead of federal elections, with national implications remaining uncertain. The AfD's continued ascent challenges Germany's traditional approach to right-wing populism.