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Economist warns AfD rule in Saxony-Anhalt could deepen regional isolation, poverty
EUobserver·DE·2 days ago
Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a far-right figure, is positioned to gain more power than any postwar German far-right leader, potentially enabling radical policy shifts regarding historical memory. The claim is based on Politico's analysis of his rising political trajectory, though concrete electoral or institutional milestones are not specified. This matters as it signals a potential shift in German political norms and historical discourse.