Rise of far-right AfD in German regional elections worries EU partners
European partners are concerned that Germany is turning inward, risking distrust and unease among neighbors, Le Monde reported.
The rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party in regional elections has alarmed European Union institutions, according to Le Monde.
European partners of Berlin are concerned about Germany appearing to turn inward toward its own interests, a shift the newspaper said risks fueling distrust and even fear among its neighbors.
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- Elections régionales en Allemagne : la montée du parti d’extrême droite AfD inquiète les institutions de l’UE — Le Monde — Une
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