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The News
According to Deutsche Welle, ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election scheduled for Sunday, civil society groups are organizing a democracy festival in Magdeburg, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding its final campaign rally in the state capital.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Saxony-Anhalt's elections highlight a part of Germany's internal political developments. These elections acquire particular importance in light of the growing influence of far-right extremist parties in some German regions. In a broader context, these developments point to the challenges facing democracy in the face of a far-right and populist wave.
