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Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 7, 2026, 1:02 AM

In World, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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