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PoliticsWhy the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany

The Alternative for Germany won 43.8 percent in Saxony-Anhalt and more than 38 percent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, bringing it closer than ever since World War II to governing a German state. Analysts say its support for dialogue with Russia, opposition to aid for Ukraine and rejection of foreign aid could weaken Germany’s backing for Kyiv and put Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:20Original

Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in GermanyPolitics