Tuesday briefing: What happens next after Germany’s far-right breakthrough?
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has achieved a historic state election victory in Germany, sparking widespread concern across Europe. Mainstream political parties are now grappling with the failure of their 'firewall' strategy against the party's rise.
Why it matters
The AfD's success signals a significant shift in the European political landscape and challenges the stability of traditional governance in Germany.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Good morning. Across Germany – and Europe more widely – there has been a palpable sense of shock and disbelief after the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) swept to a historic state election victory in the early hours of Monday.
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