Politics● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 7:39 AM
As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centre
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RFI [en] · Western Europe
Berliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.
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