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A 10 billion euro chip factory is being built in Dresden, the largest private investment in eastern German history. However, concerns are raised about the impact of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which is polling at 43% ahead of a state election in nearby Saxony-Anhalt. A survey of 65 economic development officials found over 80% see the rise of AfD as a risk to their region, with no one seeing it as an opportunity.
Research has shown that anti-foreigner sentiment can deter workers from moving to a region, and populist governments can cost their countries around 10% of economic output over 15 years.
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