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Why Germany's AfD is gaining ground: voters want change

Why Germany's AfD is gaining ground: voters want change

The far-right AfD won a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, nearly doubling its vote from five years ago, as voters signalled discontent with mainstream parties. Many people in the eastern state feel things need to improve for their families and are afraid of eroding safety. The AfD's leader in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said the result was a signal for the whole of Germany.

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