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AfD victory in eastern Germany challenges populist playbook

Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: The AfD’s election victory in eastern Germany is presented as undermining conventional views about how populist parties win. The piece argues that the party’s approach—staying radical rather than moderating—has helped produce the result.
WHO: AfD
WHAT: AfD wins an election in eastern Germany, challenging conventional ideas about how populist parties succeed.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The article links the election outcome to the AfD’s strategy of not moderating and staying radical.

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