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International politicians expressed concern over the AfD's success in the Saxony-Anhalt election. French Finance Minister Lescure called the result a "very, very disturbing signal" amid a global populist wave. Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski and Italian Lega leader Salvini also congratulated the AfD.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are worsening air pollution from fine dust and ground-level ozone, threatening human health and ecosystems. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that wildfire smoke could underestimate mortality from PM2.5 particles by up to 93 percent, and extreme events have tripled.
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In the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the AfD won 38 out of 41 direct mandates, while the CDU secured none. The AfD claims a mandate to govern after their victory, but the CDU rejects a debate about Friedrich Merz.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will continue until February 2027. This weather phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, could intensify further and have far-reaching climatic impacts until 2027, including droughts and floods.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could for the first time enable the appointment of an AfD politician as Minister-President. Political scientist Petra Dobner calls the election historic but emphasizes that the result currently applies to Saxony-Anhalt and is not directly transferable to federal politics.
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The AfD was successful in Saxony-Anhalt, though immigration was not the main election issue. Instead, social security, peace, and economic policy were decisive. Voters perceive the party as closer to their concerns and better at solving problems.
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The CDU lost over 19 percentage points in Saxony-Anhalt, achieving only 17.2 percent of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is under pressure following this election defeat.
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District cooling systems in Gulf states use half the electricity of conventional methods and are intended to be lower in CO2. The global market for district cooling is projected to grow to $60 billion annually by 2034.