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The News
According to The Times of Israel, the AfD is not expected to win either of the elections scheduled in Germany on Sunday, but hopes to make gains in a new challenge to its leader, Friedrich Merz. In Berlin, a radical left candidate is leading in the polls for the city's mayoral position.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, these elections point to an increasing influence of extremist parties in German politics, despite expectations of not securing governing seats. This reflects a significant shift in the German political landscape. In a broader context, the popularity of the left candidate in Berlin indicates social and economic changes in the country.
