East Germany is a far-right stronghold — and economic concerns helped make it happen

Germany’s far-right party, AfD, is leading in polls in the country’s eastern region ahead of the federal elections on Feb. 23, with economic concerns contributing to its popularity. The economic turmoil in East Germany since the fall of the Berlin Wall has fueled sentiments of insecurity among the population, benefiting fringe parties like AfD. The latest polling shows AfD candidates leading in most eastern constituencies, highlighting a right-wing trend in the region.

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