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Segregated schools and citizen ‘watch groups’: the AfD’s plans for Saxony-Anhalt

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far-right party within reach of power at the state level for the first time since World War Two.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    In Saxony-Anhalt election, small parties will be kingmakers (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The far-right AfD has good odds of winning an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament this state election, enabling them to govern alone. It all depends on whether other parties make the cut.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Saxony-Anhalt: Small parties will be the kingmakers (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The far-right AfD has good odds of winning an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament this state election, enabling them to govern alone. It all depends on whether other parties make the cut.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    What would an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt really mean? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned?

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Can the AfD govern Saxony-Anhalt after its election win? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following its record election success, the far-right Alternative for Germany aims to form a government. What options does it have without a majority?

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Can the AfD form a government in Saxony-Anhalt? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following its record election success, the far-right Alternative for Germany aims to form a government. What options does it have without a majority?

  6. Deutsche Welle

    AfD wants to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt — but how? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following its record-breaking success in the state election, the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is aiming to form a government.

  7. France 24

    Segregated schools and citizen ‘watch groups’: the AfD’s plans for Saxony-Anhalt (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far-right party within reach of power at the state level for the first time since World War Two.

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