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In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD secured 43.8% of votes, while the CDU received 17.2%. Political scientist Nicolas Spohn warns that the government's disregard for this outcome could increase voter frustration and benefit the AfD.
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Former CDU leader Angela Merkel called the election result in Saxony-Anhalt "simply shocking" and a "watershed moment in the history of the Federal Republic." She criticized the CDU's "firewall" strategy against the AfD, stating that emotional appeals beyond facts would be a civilizational regression.
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Germany is pledging further arms deliveries to Ukraine, including interceptor missiles for the "Patriot" system and IRIS-T missiles. Russia states that President Putin told Donald Trump in a phone call that he has no aggressive plans towards Europe.
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A government under the AfD is possible but not certain in Saxony-Anhalt. CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left parties rule out cooperation with the AfD. Together with the BSW, they hold a majority of seats, leading to a stalemate. An independent Minister-President is an option, with the Greens and SPD showing openness.
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The AfD fell short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt and has no coalition partners. They are speculating on new elections, which would only be possible after a failed third vote for the Minister-President and a two-thirds majority in the state parliament. Until then, the incumbent Minister-President remains in office.
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Twelve states, including EU members and Canada, have announced trade sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This action is due to settler violence and settlement expansion, which undermine the prospect of a two-state solution. In response, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem.
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Britain is banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and sanctioning companies operating there, aiming to preserve the two-state solution. Israel and the US have sharply criticized the measure.
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Germany is providing Ukraine with additional air defense support ahead of winter. This includes PAC-2 interceptor missiles for the Patriot system and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles. Ukraine will also order thousands of IRIS-T missiles.
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EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas failed to establish a defense body due to resistance from Germany and France. A power struggle exists between Kallas and Commission President von der Leyen over responsibilities in common foreign and defense policy.
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