{
  "id": 12323144,
  "title": "Germany's far-right AfD bids to take helm of state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/germanys-far-right-afd-bids-to-take-helm-of-state-parliament-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T06:45:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/germanys-far-right-afd-bids-to-take-helm-of-state-parliament-in-saxony-anhalt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is bidding to take control of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD has nominated long-serving parliamentarian Tobias Rausch for the post of speaker, according to DW News. The party holds 39 seats in the legislature, the same number as other parties combined.\n\nThe outcome of the vote is uncertain, with five deputies from the populist BSW party holding the balance of power, as reported by Euronews. The BSW has pledged to back the AfD's candidate. However, all other parties have refused to work with the AfD, with the CDU chairman advising members to abstain from the vote.\n\nIf Rausch is elected, he will become the first AfD speaker of a state parliament in Germany. The session has been accompanied by protests from civil groups. There will be no vote on who will lead the state government, with the AfD expected to make a bid in December.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/far-right-election-win-leaves-migrants-questioning-their-future-in",
        "published": "2026-10-06T04:09:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}