Germany's conservatives face scrutiny after far-right AfD candidate wins top post | DW News

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The political fallout from the election of an AfD politician to one of the highest offices in Saxony-Anhalt is continuing to grow. Attention has now shifted to who may have helped him secure the post. Critics believe lawmakers from outside the AfD may have backed the candidate in a secret ballot, putting Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives under pressure. The controversy has reignited a broader debate about Germany's long-standing political firewall against the far right and whether it is beginning to show signs of strain. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: AfD lawmaker elected parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt 01:22 Protests against the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt 02:55 DW Political Correspondent Simon Young joins the discussion 04:37 Secret ballot raises firewall concerns 05:48 Could the firewall against the AfD be collapsing? 06:22 Pressure mounts on Germany's coalition government #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Inst

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