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State elections in Brandenburg: Another far-right victory?

August 14, 2024

Voters went to the polls in the German state of Brandenburg on Sunday. It's a key election, following recent gains by the far right in other states. It is also seen as a verdict on Germany's current federal government.

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Landtagswahl in Brandenburg
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