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Exit polls point to historic victory for the far-right AfD in German regional elections

RTP Notícias6 September 2026 at 18:08

The German far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. The party achieved unprecedented results in this region of eastern Germany.

The vote represents a significant milestone for the AfD, which has been growing consistently in national polls. This result reinforces the trend of the far-right's rise in Germany.

The party faced criticism and controversy throughout the campaign, but managed to mobilize a significant portion of the electorate. The result of this regional election may have important implications for the German political landscape in general.

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