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Saxony-Anhalt Election Shock: With polls putting the AfD above 40% ahead of Sunday’s vote, Germany is bracing for a far-right breakthrough to state power for the first time since WWII, as critics warn the party’s agenda is shaped by figures like Hans-Thomas Tillschneider and a push to “move on” from Nazi-era guilt. Power-Grid Sabotage Fallout: Days before the election, Germany reported multiple suspected attacks on electricity infrastructure, including fireworks near high-voltage lines and a police raid tied to a climate-activist suspect; officials say the timing is “no coincidence,” while searches found suspected explosive materials. Nord Stream Court Twist: Croatia postponed an extradition hearing for a Ukrainian suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage after Germany updated the arrest warrant with a “war crime” classification. Russia–Germany Diplomatic Escalation: Berlin’s Leipzig drone attribution triggered sharp Russian threats and retaliation talk, while Moscow rejected direct talks with Kyiv ahead of US envoys’ planned visits. Volkswagen Labor and Restructuring: VW secured unanimous backing for its overhaul after labor tensions, but plans still include major job cuts and uncertainty over the fate of four German plants. EU Migration Deal: Five EU states agreed to pursue “return hubs” outside the bloc, with Germany among them, targeting an operational start around 2027.

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