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German state election: Far-right AfD comes close second

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Matthew Moore
September 23, 2024

Germany's Social Democrats finished just ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Brandenburg state election. Social Democrat state premier Dietmar Woidke said the AfD's gains were alarming.

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