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Far-Right Afd Achieves Historic 19.5% In German Election

German far right party AfD Alice Weidel speaks

Exit polls from the German parliamentary election have revealed that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to secure 19.5% of the vote. This marks a notable increase in support for the party, making it the most successful far-right political party in Germany since the conclusion of World War II.

Comparing the current results to the previous election in 2021, the AfD has nearly doubled its share of the vote. This surge in popularity has raised concerns among many within Germany and across Europe, as the far-right party's platform has been criticized for its nationalist and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

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