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According to Deutsche Welle, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) made significant gains in the local elections in Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein, but it lacks the options to form a government in either state.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this advance in local elections is a sign of the continued strength of the far-right in Germany, despite its inability to form local governments. In a broader context, this event reflects the social and economic tensions facing Germany, thereby bolstering the presence of populist parties.
