Rising Influence of the Far-Right AFD in German Elections

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This chapter explores the increasing influence of the far-right AFD party in Germany, particularly in Thuringia and Saxony, as elections approach. It discusses the AFD's radical campaigns fueled by public dissatisfaction with government policies on energy, immigration, and historical narratives, and their implications for national politics and coalition dynamics.

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