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The Saxony-Anhalt state election could cause a political earthquake with the AfD potentially securing over 40 percent of the vote. This could break the taboo of a far-right party in a state government and intensify debates on migration, climate policy, and Ukraine, complicating the EU's dealings with Germany.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Ten members of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party have resigned in Thuringia. This development could lead to a renaming of the party.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could challenge Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the AfD leads in polls. An AfD absolute majority is not ruled out and could plunge the federal government into crisis. Experts warn of risks with a potential AfD state government.
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Forest fires are spreading uncontrollably in Indonesia, particularly on Borneo and Sumatra. Over 200,000 hectares of land have already burned, causing severe smog in neighboring countries and endangering orangutans.
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Thuringian MPs of the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) have left the party. The former state chairwoman Wolf cited enduring "flirtations with right-wing radicals" as the reason, alluding to party founder Wagenknecht's demands to withdraw support for the CDU-led government in Thuringia.
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NASA's New Horizons probe risks the shutdown of two instruments due to $4 million in promised funding not being paid. These funds are designated for data analysis by employees.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, parties are positioning themselves on potential coalitions. The AfD's top candidate, Siegmund, is calling for an absolute majority to govern alone. The CDU, Left Party, and Greens are ruling out coalitions with the AfD, while the BSW has not excluded cooperation.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure in Germany could benefit the AfD, particularly ahead of state elections. The party uses such incidents to criticize German aid to Ukraine and stoke fears of escalation.