Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is pushing for a return to Russian energy imports, using rising fuel prices and economic concerns to strengthen its support after recent election gains.
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has renewed its call for a return to Russian energy supplies, capitalising on rising fuel prices and economic concerns after strong gains in recent state elections.
Petrol prices in Germany have surged by over 15 percent since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began, becoming a key campaign issue in industrial regions such as Baden-Württemberg. AfD leaders argued that high energy costs—significantly above those in the US and China—are hurting the economy and voters.
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