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AfD Exploits Cultural Debates to Gain Electoral Ground in Eastern Germany

The Alternative for Germany party is capitalizing on controversies surrounding traditional German architecture and regional identity to strengthen its political base. Analysts point to strategic messaging in eastern states as key to the party’s growing electoral prospects.

27 Aug, 04:00 — 27 Aug, 04:00
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Ulrich Siegmund and the eastern German state the AfD thinks it can win

In a picturesque part of eastern Germany, the far-right party is within touching distance of forming its first ever regional government

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Ulrich Siegmund and the eastern German state the AfD thinks it can win

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