Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
Key takeaways
- Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September.
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- In the Saxony town of Aue-Bad Schlema, a candidate from the even more radical Freie Sachsen (Free Saxons) party is in a runoff for mayor after leading the first round.
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Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
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