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Ulrich Siegmund of the AfD could become Germany's first AfD state premier following the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Polls show him and his party in the lead, while critics fear the state could be used as a "test lab" for AfD policies.
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In the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is expected to achieve a record result, while the CDU could suffer significant losses. The mood is marked by concern over the economy and rising prices.
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Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt reached 34.7 percent by noon, significantly higher than the 22.4 percent recorded at the same time in 2021. Approximately 1.7 million people are eligible to vote for a new state parliament.
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A US expert and a German political scientist view the AfD as more radical compared to far-right parties in France and Italy. While the latter have moderated and accepted democratic rules, the political room for maneuver in Germany is narrowing.
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Approximately 30 percent of the working class intend to vote for the AfD. Surveys reveal a complex situation of dissatisfaction, partly influenced by right-wing propaganda, but also with demands that democratic parties could address.
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US envoys met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and are traveling to Kyiv to advance a peace initiative. Both sides discussed concrete next steps to end the war in Ukraine. Ukraine agreed to suspend attacks, while Russia is confident it can conquer eastern Ukraine.
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Andreas Franz from MDR commented on the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, noting that the polls remained very consistent before the election.
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Israel attacked Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after the militia fired drones at Israeli soldiers. The army urged residents of one town to evacuate. Over 4,300 people have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict began in March.
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Around 800 journalists from Germany and abroad are reporting on the state election in Saxony-Anhalt. According to polls, the AfD is leading and could achieve an absolute majority.