The 'battle for the soul of Germany': how the AfD election win played out | BBC News

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is "very, very close" to taking power in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, its deputy parliamentary leader has told the BBC, after a historic victory in elections there. It would be the first time a far-right party has governed a German state in the post-war era. So how has the AfD – which insists it’s a conservative movement – won over voters? And why do critics compare the party to the Nazis? BBC Berlin Correspondent Jessica Parker was on the ground in Saxony-Anhalt to find out. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AfD #Germany #GermanElection #Saxony-Anhalt #BBCNews

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