Germany's Merz under pressure after far-right election triumph
What to know about Germany's Merz under pressure after far-right election triumph
The ballot box triumph put the pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD, officially listed as "right-wing extremist" by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, within reach of running its first-ever state government.
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What happened
The ballot box triumph put the pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD, officially listed as "right-wing extremist" by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, within reach of running its first-ever state government.
Why it matters
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Common ground
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Follow-up questions
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