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German AfD faces growing legal push for ban

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Latest: EU funding freeze discussed for Saxony-Anhalt after AfD victory

By early September 2026, political pressure on the German federal government to initiate proceedings to ban the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) intensified. While Chancellor Merz has shown hesitation, high-ranking offi

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AfD surge, internal strife and election polls

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Latest: AfD leads polls in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ahead of state election

The AfD continues to experience significant political shifts and internal friction. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party’s state association hired a right-wing activist with ties to the Identitarian Movement to manage its website

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AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt sparks political tension

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Latest: Sachsen-Anhalt election results complicate government formation

The AfD has secured a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning approximately 44% of the vote and 39 seats. While falling just three seats short of an absolute majority, the result marks the strongest

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Lower Saxony election eligibility controversy

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Latest: German court bars three AfD politicians from Lower Saxony elections

In July 2026, the Lower Saxony parliament amended the Niedersächsisches Kommunalwahlgesetz to allow election committees to consult intelligence reports when assessing a candidate’s commitment to the free democratic order

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Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election polling

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Latest: Berlin election 2026: Small parties face visibility challenges

As the September 20, 2026, Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election approaches, polling continues to show an exceptionally tight race. While Die Linke, led by Elif Eralp, has previously held a lead of up to 22 percent based on h

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German far-right political and digital disruptions

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Latest: Germany: Interior Minister claims Putin targeted AfD with hybrid attacks

Far-right groups and political entities in Germany have faced a series of disruptions and legal challenges. In early August, the racist website PI-News reported massive cyber attacks, including DDoS traffic and registrat

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AfD debate over foreign doctors in Germany

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Latest: German Medical Association defends use of foreign doctors

The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has sparked debate regarding the role of foreign physicians in Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party proposed a program to replace foreign doctors with German medical students, using

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