Monday, September 23, 2024

GERMAN FAR-RIGHT PARTY SURGES IN SOCIAL DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLD

A key state race in Germany has seen a surge in support for a right-wing populist party at the expense of the country's traditional conservative party. 

The Alternative for Germany party came within 2 points of placing first, in a region that has long been a stronghold for the party of leftwing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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