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  "id": 6076814,
  "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-6076814",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T22:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/07/world/politics/far-right-afd-german-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right political party in Germany, has achieved a historic win in the state elections of Saxony-Anhalt, exit polls indicate. This victory brings the far-right party within reach of state power for the first time since the aftermath of World War II. Although the AfD fell short of securing an overall majority, it garnered 44% of the popular vote, delivering a significant blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party. This result underscores the deep unpopularity of Germany’s ruling coalition within a rapidly fragmenting political landscape. The AfD is currently the most popular party in Germany at the national level and is actively pursuing a foothold to advance its policy agenda, which encompasses stringent immigration controls, revitalizing relations with Russia, reducing financial aid to Ukraine, and withdrawing from the euro. Under your present subscription arrangement, commenting on articles is not permitted. To become a registered user and gain commenting privileges, please create a display name in the Profile area of your subscriber account page. For further details, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.",
  "summary": "While short of an overall majority, the AfD won 44% of the vote and delivered a drubbing to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives.",
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election",
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        "title": "Far-right win in German state poll a ‘serious moment’, says French minister",
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        "title": "German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing",
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        "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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        "title": "Germany’s far-right AfD wins big in state election, deals blow to chancellor Friedrich Merz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/germanys-far-right-afd-wins-big-in-state-election-deals-blow-to",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:58:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of outright majority",
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        "title": "Germany’s far-right AfD scores historic win in regional election, falls short of majority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/germanys-far-right-afd-scores-historic-win-in-regional-election-falls",
        "published": "2026-09-07T04:04:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/far-right-alternative-for-germany-party-wins-big-in-regional-election",
        "published": "2026-09-07T05:42:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "European leaders voice concern as Germany's far-right AfD wins key state election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/european-leaders-voice-concern-as-germanys-far-right-afd-wins-key",
        "published": "2026-09-07T07:52:27.000Z"
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