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AfD surges to record 30% in German poll, leads CDU/CSU by 10 points ahead of state votes
Anadolu Agency EN·DE·3 days ago
Charlotte Knobloch, a prominent Jewish community leader, received a death threat following the AfD's election victory in Sachsen-Anhalt. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul publicly expressed the government's solidarity with her. The incident highlights rising antisemitic threats in Germany, though the source of the threat and its credibility remain unclear.
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The AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt's state election is confirmed, marking a significant far-right advance in eastern Germany. This development has been publicly condemned by Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch, who subsequently received a death threat. Anxiety among Turkish-origin residents regarding potential relocation is claimed, reflecting growing polarization.