https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-germanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-germanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-german#u61384Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:24 +0000Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party won the Sept. 6 election in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin, though it fell short of an outright majority and left its bid to form a state government unresolved. Mainstream politicians across Europe warned that the victory represents a grave moment and threatens an anti-fascist consensus dating back decades. Meanwhile, Russia ordered the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg following a drone incident in Leipzig. The far-right party built its constituency through opposition to immigration and efforts to relativize the Nazi past. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-germanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-german#u58206Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:06:59 +0000Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is positioned to take power in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The party's rise is attributed to TikTok-fueled momentum, raising the possibility that the region will elect its first far-right governor since World War II. This political shift occurs as the AfD maintains promises of deportations while Germany faces external pressure from Russian hybrid attacks, including GPS jamming and drone activity.Why it mattersBerlin and Moscow relations have deteriorated following allegations that Russia orchestrated a drone plot at an air https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-germanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rise-of-the-russian-german#u56478Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:10:18 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party currently leads polls in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of a state election where it has promised deportations. This political shift coincides with deteriorating relations between Berlin and Moscow. Russia is closing all German cultural centers following accusations from Berlin that Moscow orchestrated a drone plot at an airport. While Germany, France, and Poland have displayed unity against Russian hybrid attacks, the AfD's potential victory in eastern Germany creates internal pressure for the government during a period of increased Russian drone an