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Why is this election historic?

If the AfD wins a majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would mark the first time a far-right party has held state power in Germany since the end of World War II. This would be a significant shift in German politics, challenging the established parties and potentially influencing national debates on immigration, the economy, and energy policy.

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