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AfD is polling strongly in Saxony-Anhalt, while Weidel delivers a conference speech in Erfurt and Pistorius raises concerns over AfD's ties to Russia.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Weidel officially joins the CDU, changing the dynamic of the AfD-CDU political relationship.
  2. AfD gained ground in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, with Elon Musk supporting the party and sharing views with Javier Milei.
  3. Amid AfD concerns in Saxony-Anhalt, Pistorius outlines protocols to prevent Russia from gaining details via German state governments or through NATO logistics hubs.
  4. AfD gained significant support in the Saxony-Anhalt election, raising concerns over domestic turmoil and trade deadlines.
  5. Merz weighs in on AfD's alleged ties to Moscow.

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20 reports, 13 independent, last reported Sep 9. The briefing below covers this first event.

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AfD is polling strongly in Saxony-Anhalt, while Weidel delivers a conference speech in Erfurt and Pistorius raises concerns over AfD's ties to Russia.

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Saxony-AnhaltAlice WeidelBoris Pistorius

How it developed

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  1. AfD gained ground in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, with Elon Musk supporting the party and sharing views with Javier Milei.Sub-event
  2. Amid AfD concerns in Saxony-Anhalt, Pistorius outlines protocols to prevent Russia from gaining details via German state governments or through NATO logistics hubs.Sub-event
  3. Merz weighs in on AfD's alleged ties to Moscow.1 source
  4. AfD gained significant support in the Saxony-Anhalt election, raising concerns over domestic turmoil and trade deadlines.1 source
  5. AfD secured a majority vote in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting congratulations from Kirill Dmitriev and election predictions from Donald Trump.Sub-event
  6. Alice Weidel aims for 40% vote in German elections.Sub-event
  7. UK minister compares AfD to UK far-right parties as AfD gains power in Saxony-Anhalt.1 source
  8. AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is pushing migration control policies and seeking closer ties with Russia.1 source
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  1. AfD secured local election wins in Saxony-Anhalt, leading to a warning from Bishop Feige.1 source
  2. Alice Weidel discussed Ulrich Siegmund's conditions for forming a government following state election projections.Sub-event
  3. The rise of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt could lead to potential deportations.Sub-event
  4. AfD polling hits a record high in Saxony-Anhalt.1 source
  5. AfD achieved a triumph in the Saxony-Anhalt election.1 source
  6. AfD urges dialogue with Russia regarding policy following regional election results in Saxony-Anhalt.1 source
  7. AfD is expected to win the election in Saxony-Anhalt, with Björn Höcke involved.Sub-event
  8. Far-right party seeks to end church state payments in Saxony-Anhalt.Sub-event
  9. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) isolates the AfD party over its alleged ties to Russia.Sub-event
  10. AfD gains political ground in Saxony-Anhalt; Pistorius warns about Russian ties.1 source

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