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The Intelligence: is Germany al[t]right?

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Understanding the AFD's Anti-immigration Stance

The AFD has long focused on stirring up anti-immigration sentiment, with immigration being their number one issue. In a recent conversation, Alice Weidor blamed former Chancellor Angela Merkel for irresponsible immigration policies and advocated for closing Germany's borders. She also pointed fingers at Muslim immigrants for increased crime and poor education outcomes, despite those concerns not being backed up by facts.

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