Germany is poised to enter one of its most dangerous moments yet
What happens in Saxony-Anhalt on Sept. 6 will affect all of Germany, Europe and the wider world.
Germany faces its most perilous moment yet as far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) gains ground. Cover of German magazine Der Spiegel warns Germans and the world of the consequences of a far-right victory in Saxony-Anhalt. AfD leads in polls with 42% support, exceeding Chancellor Merz's party CDU. Left party follows in third place.
Success of AfD could lead to political crisis, ousting Merz and destabilizing Germany. AfD pushes Russia agenda, calls for deportations, bans 'woke' symbols, revives Russian language programs. U.S. President Trump supports AfD, sees it as a bridgehead. As the election looms, Germany prepares for potential collapse and extreme measures.
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