AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right

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AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right — Sources: CTV News

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 13 years since its founding, but it has never been part of any state or federal government.

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AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right

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