Why Germans Back the Far Right: Saxony-Anhalt's AfD Victory Explained

pravda.com.ua (Ukrainian)

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic victory in local elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about the political shift in eastern Germany. Political expert Andreas Umland explains that eastern Germans' support for populists stems from specific regional factors, while the AfD faces accusations of ties to the Kremlin. The election result could impact Germany's military support for Ukraine. The discussion also covers how Germany's political system functions and the broader implications of this electoral outcome for the country's domestic and foreign policy landscape.


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