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Alternative for Germany (AfD) held a national convention in Erfurt to elect leaders, with protesters clashing with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting, drawing criticism. AfD aims to extend the terms of leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla and seeks to gain a majority in an upcoming Saxony-Anhalt election.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party held a national convention in Erfurt to elect leaders, with protesters clashing with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting nearby, drawing criticism over symbolism. AfD aims to extend the terms of leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla and seeks to capitalize on government unpopularity ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum, capitalizing on government unpopularity and aiming for power in eastern regional elections. The party seeks a 40% vote share in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 election, with aspirations to lead a state government for the first time, despite mainstream parties refusing cooperation and security concerns.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, following their strong 2024 national election performance. The party aims to secure 40% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 state election, potentially gaining power in Germany's eastern regions, while mainstream parties maintain a 'firewall' against collaboration.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum as it prepares for regional elections in eastern Germany, aiming to secure a significant political foothold. The party, now the largest opposition force nationally, seeks to win a majority in Saxony-Anhalt and potentially Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, despite mainstream parties refusing to collaborate with it.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend its leaders' terms and is aiming for a significant vote share in upcoming regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The party faces opposition from mainstream parties, who refuse to cooperate, and security concerns if it gains power, but AfD claims it can govern effectively.