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Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Record Gains in Upcoming Election

The Alternative for Germany party is projected to secure its strongest result yet, reshaping political dynamics as the country prepares for early elections on February 23.

  • The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to win about 20% of parliamentary seats, likely becoming the second-largest party in the Bundestag.
  • AfD's platform includes strict immigration policies, lifting sanctions on Russia, and reintroducing a national currency, while opposing weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
  • The party has faced scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agency for suspected right-wing extremism, with some branches designated as extremist groups.
  • Economic challenges, rising living costs, and dissatisfaction with the outgoing coalition government have fueled voter discontent, benefiting AfD's anti-establishment appeal.
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats face low approval ratings, while the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, is the current frontrunner in the race.
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