The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's victory in a German state election has renewed concerns about the rise of far-right movements across Europe, according to the Associated Press. The result reflects voter discontent over issues including affordability, Russian aggression, and trade disputes with China and the United States. However, the AP reports that while anti-immigrant and pro-Russian parties have gained ground across the continent, their advance has not been a steady or uniform march.
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