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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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Dr. Nikolas Stihl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of STIHL, is calling for a 40-hour work week without wage compensation to strengthen the German economy. He criticizes domestic issues like high costs and bureaucracy, emphasizing the need to increase work volume to maintain prosperity and the welfare state.
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Volkswagen has decided on a savings plan that includes the elimination of around 100,000 jobs worldwide. The company also plans to halve its model range and reduce R&D investments to increase profitability. However, experts criticize a lack of a forward-looking strategy.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is campaigning for votes and making demands on education policy, including "special classes" for refugee children and an end to inclusion. The party rules out coalitions with other parties and prefers to remain in opposition.
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Ulrich Siegmund, 35, is the AfD's top candidate for the 2026 state election in Saxony-Anhalt. He was previously a CDU member and founded a scent marketing company. Siegmund is described internationally as the "sunny face" of the AfD.
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Ultra-fast fashion provider Shein's IPO in Hong Kong valued the company at around $27 billion, 70 percent below its 2022 peak. Investors expressed concerns about supply chains and environmental impact, leading to a significantly reduced valuation.
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Punk singer Monchi discusses the high AfD voter turnout in his hometown Jarmen and the emotional voting decisions. He criticizes the absence of East German politicians and stresses the need to confront reality rather than just discussing bans.
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Chancellor Merz warned of further job losses in Germany's industrial sector. Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs and reduce its model range, with the future of four German plants uncertain.
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The tech industry is massively cutting jobs in 2026, with over 12,900 positions eliminated in Silicon Valley alone by September. This figure already exceeds last year's level by 27 percent and is attributed to investments in artificial intelligence.
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In the Saxon-Anhalt constituency 32 Querfurt, a left-wing pastor, former Education Minister Eva Feußner (CDU), and AfD politician Hans-Thomas Tillschneider are running. The AfD is holding a festival with free sausage and campaigning with the slogan "Save the Country."
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