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Thousands gather to protest German far right ahead of regional vote
Thuringia is traditionally a stronghold of the far-right AfD party, which polls suggest could become the second strongest in the central federal state's parliament.
Far-right AfD makes gains but fails to win outright in local elections
The far-right German party has fallen short in its longtime stronghold, auguring ill for its performance in the European Parliament elections.
Top German court sides with far-right AfD over Angela Merkel comments
Merkel was found to have violated the far-right party's right to equal political opportunities by criticising them during a state visit to South Africa.
German state governor criticised for 'Little Merkel' comments
Bodo Ramelow has been widely criticised for referring to the German Chancellor as "Little Merkel" during an online event and admitting to playing mobile games during COVID-19 meetings.
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Over the last decade, nativist populists across the European Union have grabbed the headlines. But the cost of that political attention has been less focus paid to how their ideas have entered the mainstream.
Germany far-right crisis: what's next after Thuringia governor quits?
Even if it was short-lived, the election of a governor with far-right votes is likely to have a longlasting impact in Germany.
German state governor quits after winning election with far-right help
Thomas Kemmerich of the small Free Democrats party was elected in Thuringia thanks to votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany, causing a national outcry.
Far-right AfD beats Merkel's party in regional election
The incumbent far-left Die Linke party won in Thuringia's state election, according to exit polls, while the AfD came ahead of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.
Far-right tipped to make more election gains in former East Germany
Last month the AFD made big gains in two other regional elections in former communist east Germany.