Germany's Far-Right Party Pushes Closer to Power

Germany's Far-Right Party Pushes Closer to Power

Germany's far-right AfD reelected its leaders on July 4 as thousands protested outside. The party is now strong enough to potentially join regional governments—something other German parties have long blocked. All major parties agreed to exclude the AfD from power. The question now: will that agreement hold as the AfD grows stronger, especially in eastern Germany? The answer will shape German politics for years.

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