Far-Right AfD Gains Regional Power in Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured the presidency of a regional parliament in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time, sparking controversy and concerns about mainstream parties' 'firewall' against extremism.
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Far-Right AfD Gains Regional Power in Germany
First report 6h agoLast update 3h agoMainstream parties and civil society express alarm over the AfD's political gains, viewing it as a breach of the 'firewall' against extremism and a threat to democratic values.
Far-Right AfD Gains Regional Power in Germany Amidst Political Scrutiny
First report 6h agoLast update 4h agoThe AfD has reached 40% in a Brandenburg poll, doubling the support of the ruling SPD and indicating significant electoral gains.
Concerns are rising as the AfD gains power in regional parliaments, indicating a weakening of the 'firewall' by mainstream parties.
The AfD accuses BMW of discrimination after the company withdrew a car rental offer for the new AfD regional parliament president.
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