Far-right AfD Party Triples Vote in Key German State Elections
The far-right AfD party has dramatically increased its support in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing between 14.5% and 16.5% of the vote. This significant rise marks a pivotal moment for Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he confronts his first major electoral challenge, indicating a shift in the political landscape of his home state.
Far-right AfD Party Triples Vote in Key German State Elections
The far-right AfD party has dramatically increased its support in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing between 14.5% and 16.5% of the vote. This significant rise marks a pivotal moment for Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he confronts his first major electoral challenge, indicating a shift in the political landscape of his home state.
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