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Alternative for Germany promises 'boom' but economists fear the worst

Germany's far-right AfD has promised an "economic boom" if it wins Sunday's regional elections and ends up ruling the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, but economists warn their poli

By Europa Express 1 Sep 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 1 Sep 2026 · 13:00 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Economy

Core Briefing: Alternative for Germany promises 'boom' but economists fear the worst
Strategic Context: Germany's far-right AfD has promised an "economic boom" if it wins Sunday's regional elections and ends up ruling the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, but economists warn their poli
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Germany's far-right AfD has promised an "economic boom" if it wins Sunday's regional elections and ends up ruling the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, but economists warn their policies would spell disaster.

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