The AfD’s victory in eastern Germany is challenging conventional wisdom about how populist parties win elections.
The AfD’s victory in eastern Germany is challenging conventional wisdom about how populist parties win elections.
By MARION SOLLETTY
Ulrich Siegmund greets supporters as he arrives for a debate on MDR regional TV in Magdeburg, Germany, on Aug. 26, 2026.
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September 11, 2026
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