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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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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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The French "rentrée littéraire" is a significant annual event for publishers and booksellers, releasing hundreds of new novels. Similar publication phases exist in other European countries, but with different focuses and calendars.
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81 people in France fell ill with salmonellosis after consuming pumpkin seeds. The affected products originated from a processing plant in the Lot-et-Garonne department and were sold at various retailers, including Grand Frais.
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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.
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High fuel prices in Europe are due to tight refinery capacities, disrupted trade routes, and a general diesel shortage, despite moderate crude oil prices. Refinery margins are high as demand for finished products exceeds supply.