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Why Germany’s Far-Right AfD Is Eyeing Its First Chance to Govern

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When Elon Musk posted on X in 2024 that the only thing that could “save Germany” was the AfD, he was embracing a political force that has moved steadily to the far right since it was founded in 2013.

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An AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could become a dangerous test for the party. Political scientist Philip Manow explains the paradox.

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The biggest concern, however, is related to secret information. German politicians warn that AfD officials could gain access to sensitive data on extremism, possible attacks or hybrid threats. These fears are also fueled by the AfD's stance on rapprochement with Moscow and opposition to German support for Ukraine. The alarm has also reached […]

Two days before the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, a possible AfD victory is raising concerns that go beyond politics. In Berlin, there are fears that the arrival of the far-right for the first time in the leadership of a country could give the party influence over secret services, classified information [...] Läs mer...

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derwesten.de broke the news in Essen, Germany on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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