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A mayoral race in a small city highlights the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
Joerg Prophet of the AfD party is leading in the mayoral runoff vote, reflecting the AfD's growing influence in German politics.
The AfD has been gaining momentum since its founding in 2013, with recent victories including executive-level positions and mayorships in Sonneberg and Raguhn-Jessnitz. These wins help normalize the AfD in the political landscape.
The success of the AfD has put pressure on other political parties in Germany to combat its rise.