Germany's far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War II.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBC News · Sep 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
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Germany's far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election(opens original report in a new tab)CBC NewsTier A
Germany's AFD could become 1st far-right party to hold state power since WWII. What could that mean?(opens original report in a new tab)Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party is soaring in popularity in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. It could form government in an upcoming regional election and become the first far-right party to hold… — CBC News
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