German govt may withhold classified info from states if far-right start winning
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the federal government may withhold classified information from state ministers if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party forms a state government. The AfD, which has been criticized for its ties to Russia, could potentially win an absolute majority in the upcoming September election in Saxony-Anhalt, which would mark the first time it leads a state government. This consideration reflects concerns over sharing sensitive information with a party perceived as having close links to Moscow. The move highlights tensions in Germany's federal system between national security and the rise of right-wing populism.
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the federal government may withhold classified information from state ministers if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party forms a state government. The AfD, which has been criticized for its ties to Russia, could potentially win an absolute majority in the upcoming September election in Saxony-Anhalt, which would mark the first time it leads a state government. This consideration reflects concerns over sharing sensitive informati...
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius considers withholding classified info from states with AfD-led governments.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the federal government is considering withholding information from ministers in state administrations if they are formed by the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the federal government is considering withholding information from ministers in state administrations if they are formed by the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Opinion- Defence Minister Boris Pistorius considers withholding classified info from states with AfD-led governments.
- AfD could win absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt state election in September.
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the federal government is considering withholding information from ministers in state administrations if they are formed by the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
OpinionThe AfD is regularly criticized for close ties to Moscow.
OpinionPolls indicate that the AfD could win an absolute majority in a state election in September in Saxony-Anhalt.
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