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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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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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Interior Minister Dobrindt is planning to establish a rapid response force. This force is intended to be deployed against drone attacks.
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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.
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The Federal Minister of the Interior, Dobrindt, plans measures against Russian drone and cyberattacks. Units will be deployed to protect strategically important cities from drones, and a digital security network will be established against cyberattacks.