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There was an electoral earthquake in Germany, the mistake is to ignore it

Observador7 September 2026 at 08:32

The radical right of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a significant victory in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, causing an unprecedented electoral earthquake in the German political landscape. The result exceeded expectations and demonstrated the growing strength of the far-right party among the electorate.

The magnitude of this victory was enough to send shockwaves throughout Germany and across Europe. The impact of this result went beyond the borders of the federal state, affecting the national political landscape and raising concerns at the European level about the growing trend of the far-right in the region.

The article warns against a fundamental error that cannot be committed: trying to ignore the significance of this electoral result. Ignoring what happened would be a serious mistake, as the AfD's victory represents a significant shift in the voting behavior of German citizens.

This result reflects a broader trend of growth of radical right parties in Europe, and its repercussions demonstrate that the consequences of this vote go far beyond a simple regional result, affecting the political dynamics of the entire continent.

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