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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 UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns the 1.5-degree temperature limit could be exceeded in the coming years. Following flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that caused over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding compensation from major CO2 emitters. Turkmenistan has begun to close large methane leaks in its oil and gas facilities.
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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 death toll from a ferry accident off Cyprus has risen to twelve, with 16 people still missing. The captain and eight other suspects have been taken into custody for negligent homicide.
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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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A possible sabotage attempt involving a firing device was discovered at a substation near Dormagen, aiming to cause a short circuit. Investigations are underway in Weisweiler near Aachen following clues related to claims of responsibility. In Ganderkesee, an open control cabinet was found without damage or suspicious individuals.
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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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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.