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AfD surge in German regional elections weakens Chancellor Merz
Le Monde·DE·about 13 hours ago
Germany's AfD has extended its lead over the CDU/CSU to a record 10.5 percentage points in the latest Insa poll, with AfD at 29.5% and Union at 19%. This marks a continued rise in far-right support ahead of the 2026 federal election, signaling a potential shift in Germany's political landscape.