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AfD Leads with 28% in Brandenburg Election, Threatening Scholz's SPD at 25%

Sep 22, 2024, 12:36 AM

In the regional elections in Brandenburg, Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to finish first, according to recent polls. The AfD leads with 28%, followed by the Social Democrats (SPD) at 25%, and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at 16%. Other parties' standings include BSW at 14%, Greens at 4%, BVB/FW at 4%, Left at 3%, FDP at 2%, and other parties at 4%. The SPD, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has governed Brandenburg since reunification in 1990, but their hold on power is now under threat. This election is seen as critical for Scholz's political future and could potentially break up the federal coalition government if the SPD loses. The AfD's rise in Brandenburg follows their recent successes in Thuringia and Saxony, highlighting a growing trend in eastern Germany.