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  "id": 6063798,
  "title": "Far-right win in German state poll a ‘serious moment’, says French minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/far-right-win-in-german-state-poll-a-serious-moment-says-french-6063798",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T23:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/07/far-right-win-in-german-state-poll-a-serious-moment-says-french-minister"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France's Europe minister Benjamin Haddad declared the AfD's landslide victory in Germany's regional election a \"serious moment\" on Sunday, urging politicians to approach voters with humility. The anti-immigration party won significantly in Saxony-Anhalt state, according to projections from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. Haddad emphasized the need to listen to voters' anger, concerns, and fears, but stressed that nationalism and xenophobia are not solutions. He added that Europe cannot forget its history, referencing the choices made by France and Germany. Projections indicated the AfD secured 44% of the vote, more than doubling its support, compared to around 18% for the center-right CDU led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.",
  "summary": "European affairs minister Benjamin Haddad calls for politicians to listen to voters with humility, while rejecting nationalism and xenophobia as solutions.",
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        "published": "2026-09-06T17:57:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Far-right AfD claims crushing victory in east German state vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/far-right-afd-claims-crushing-victory-in-east-german-state-vote",
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        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "AfD leads in German state election; majority uncertain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/afd-leads-in-german-state-election-majority-uncertain",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/far-right-afd-wins-historic-victory-in-german-state-election-6064266",
        "published": "2026-09-06T22:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/german-far-right-party-set-for-regional-election-triumph-but",
        "published": "2026-09-06T23:33:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/far-right-afd-wins-historic-victory-in-german-state-election",
        "published": "2026-09-06T23:46:25.000Z"
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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."
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