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The Rise of the AfD in Germany Raises International Concerns

The AfD has secured 44% of the votes in Saxony-Anhalt, attracting the attention of governments globally, including Russia and the United States.

Álvaro Sáez Ferrer
Álvaro Sáez Ferrer
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The Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has achieved a remarkable increase in support in the regional elections of Saxony-Anhalt. This phenomenon has captured the attention of governments around the world, including Russia and the United States, who celebrate its advance.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has experienced a significant rise in its support in the regional elections of Saxony-Anhalt, an event that, according to expansion.com, has resonated globally. The AfD, considered far-right by German intelligence services, has managed to attract the interest of various governments, including that of Russia and the Trump Administration.

Support for the AfD has been driven by its stance on issues such as immigration and German foreign policy, including the desire to end aid to Ukraine and restore economic relations with Russia. The AfD has recorded 44% of the votes in Saxony-Anhalt, falling just three seats short of an absolute majority, raising questions about political stability in Germany.

The national security strategy of the United States, published at the end of the previous year, mentions immigration as a factor threatening European civilization. This context has facilitated the growth of support for the AfD, which promotes the

Álvaro Sáez Ferrer

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Economista por ICADE y una de las pocas personas que disfruta leyendo la ley de presupuestos. Cafetero, padre a tiempo completo y azote de la letra pequeña; en Iber Empresa escribe de economía y fiscalidad.