An upcoming election could produce modern Germany’s 1st far-right state governor
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An upcoming state election in eastern Germany on Sunday could result in the country's first far-right state governor since World War II. The vote takes place as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his unpopular national government attempt to counter the political momentum of far-right movements.
In Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds a significant lead in the polls. However, the young incumbent state premier, Sven Schulze, is actively contesting the election and maintains that he can prevent the far right from securing leadership of the state government.
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WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US) (US)Focuses on the national political stakes and Chancellor Merz's struggles.
DW (Deutsche Welle) (DE)Focuses on the local electoral contest between Sven Schulze and the AfD.
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