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The far-right’s disturbing success in eastern Germany
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Who are the AfD, and why have they recently made the news?
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Outline three factors contributing to the AfD’s popularity in Thuringia and Saxony
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Suggest how the AfD’s rise could impact migration policies in Thuringia and Saxony
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Evaluate the potential risks of mainstream political parties adopting populist policies in response to the AfD’s success
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com
