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Germany's federal election fact checked

Interference from Russia and Elon Musk, as well as disinformation about migrants: Germany's 2025 federal election takes place in the light of false claims shared online. Here is what DW Fact check looked at.

A voter drops his ballot paper into the ballot box — Germany elects a new parliamentImage: Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance

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During a live talk on X, Elon Musk and the AfD's Alice Weidel made some strong political claims. What do the facts say?

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Is the far-right AfD most successful in parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis? No — and here's why.

Fact check: Far-right AfD supporters spread false survey

Germany's federal elections are around the corner. Some supporters use false surveys to further their party's cause.

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