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Expert warns German government against ignoring AfD victory

A political scientist has warned that Chancellor Merz's administration risks cementing its own downfall by ignoring the far-right party's recent win.

By 11 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET Updated 11 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET

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Chancellor Merz's government has been warned that it must recognise the far-right Alternative for Germany party's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and address the underlying voter discontent that drove the result.

According to an expert on East German politics, continuing to turn a blind eye to the electoral outcome will only serve to further anger voters and cement the downfall of the current administration.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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