Rise of German Far-Right: AfD Party Secures Mayoral Office and Gains Popularity
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved another milestone by winning its first full-time mayor's office in the small town of Raguhn-Jessnitz in Saxony-Anhalt. Hannes Loth, a 42-year-old farmer and member of the local parliament, secured 51.1% of the vote in a run-off against an independent candidate. This victory comes just a week after the AfD won its first district election. Recent opinion polls show the AfD surging to record highs, with support at 18-20%, making it a significant force in German politics.
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