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State elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg

Germany is paying close attention to results of two state elections in eastern Germany ahead of a nationwide vote set for 2025. The far-right populist AfD made gains in Saxony and Thuringia.

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Alternative for Germany (AfD)

Germany's far-right populist AfD party has a strong anti-immigration focus. Classified as a "suspected" far-right extremist organization, it is topping opinion polls in several eastern German states.