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20 September 2026

Germany's right-wing party AfD returns strong election results

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Germany's right-wing party AfD returns strong election results

The right-wing Alternative for Germany party makes strong gains in two state elections, according to exit polls, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future uncertain after 16 months in office.

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