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September 22, 2024
AfD expected to perform strongly in another eastern state
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is hoping to make substantial gains in regional election in Brandenburg.
Polls show the AfD and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) locked in a neck and neck race with both parties in a position to win over 25% of the vote.
SPD has won state elections in Brandenburg and governed the state since German unification in 1990.
Polls put Christian Democratic Party (CDU) on 14% and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) on 13%.
The Free Democrats (FDP), a partner in the coalition government, has not held a seat in Brandenburg’s state parliament since 2014.
mk/rmt,rm (Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa)
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summary:
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is aiming for significant gains in the regional election in Brandenburg, with polls indicating a tight race with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD). The SPD has been in power in Brandenburg since 1990. Other parties in the contest include the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) at 14% and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) at 13%. The Free Democrats (FDP) have been without representation in Brandenburg’s state parliament since 2014. Stay updated on the election results at the link provided.
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