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German voters give far right first major postwar win

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September 2, 2024

The Alternative for Germany won Sunday's vote in the eastern state of Thuringia — where it's considered by German intelligence to be an extremist organization. The AfD also came a close second in the neighboring state of Saxony. Its chances of governing, however, remain slim as all mainstream parties refuse to cooperate with it.

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