Germany had ruled out extremist parties. Then came this election win
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A far-right party in Germany has just trounced its rivals in a state election – the closest such a party has come to holding power in a German state since World War II. (https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/election-shockwave-meet-the-smiling-new-leader-set-to-bring-hard-right-upheaval-to-germany-20260907-p60ux9.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast_notes&utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&utm_content=&utm_term=newsroom) The result sent shockwaves through a country that has, since the destruction of Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, created a political system that prevents extremist parties from returning to power. Today's guest, Europe correspondent David Crowe, discusses what the rise of the Alternative for Germany party, otherwise known as the AfD, means for Europe and the rest of the world. Further reading: • Election shockwave: Meet the smiling new leader set to bring hard-right upheaval to Germany (https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/election-shockwave-meet-the
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