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The team from The Local Germany responded to readers comments and questions on the growing threat of the far-right AfD after the Saxony-Anhalt vote. You can see our answers in the article below and in the comments section.
The Local Germany - news@thelocal.de
Updated: Tue 8 Sep 2026 15:42 CET
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Ask your questions to the team at The Local Germany about the rise of the AfD. Photo: Ronny HARTMANN / AFP
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