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Mail-in voting for the US midterms has commenced in North Carolina despite a legal dispute. A judge extended the suspension of Trump's stricter mail-in voting rules until November 3rd, allowing millions of citizens to cast their ballots. Republicans cite election fraud prevention, while critics argue it disadvantages Democrats.
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On the day before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, demonstrations and events are taking place across the state. Thousands of participants are expected in Magdeburg, including a democracy festival with 8,000 visitors and an AfD event with 10,000 guests, for which counter-protests have also been announced.
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Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of increased cyber threats following the release of Berlin administration data by the "Rhysida" group. Targeted phishing attacks and politically motivated "hack-and-leak operations" are a risk, especially with upcoming elections.
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Hackers published around 1.4 million stolen data records from the Berlin state network on the dark web after the Senate rejected a ransom demand of two million euros. The BSI warns of risks, particularly concerning the upcoming election and potential threats to critical infrastructure.
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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Parties are using provocative and sometimes misleading slogans on election posters in the 2026 campaign. Slogans range from the AfD's "Heating without Bans" to the Bergpartei's demand for "men-free city centers."
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An event in Berlin discusses granting legal personhood to bodies of water to enhance their protection. A legislative initiative to recognize the Spree as a legal person has gathered nearly 20,000 signatures, aiming to enable lawsuits against ecological degradation, such as from data centers.
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Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) is working to prevent an AfD-led government. He hopes the AfD will not achieve an absolute majority in the state election, thus preventing them from finding a coalition partner.
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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.