Bavarian leader warns AfD rise could destroy Germany, vows resistance

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2025-09-08

Abensberg, Germany (dpa) - Bavarian leader Markus Söder on Monday issued a stern warning over the rising popularity of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), as opinion polls suggest that support for the far-right party continues to grow following February's federal election. "Let's not allow our country to be destroyed," said the Bavarian state premier at an event in Abensberg, to the north of Munich. "I am telling you clearly now: No to the AfD tak......

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