Saxony-Anhalt anti-extremist groups seek support after AfD's record win

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Anti-extremism groups in Saxony-Anhalt are seeking support after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a resounding victory in the state election, securing a record 43.8% of the vote. The Amadeu Antonio Foundation has launched a petition for a "democracy shield," with its managing director urging national politics to provide protection for people on the ground. The AfD's state chapter is classified as a "confirmed" extremist group by intelligence agencies. Activists warn of a new wave of racist and far-right violence, recalling the "baseball bat years" of the 1990s, and report that many anti-AfD campaigners are afraid and considering leaving the state.


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