SPD wins Brandenburg elections as AfD increases support

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In the recent regional elections held in Brandenburg, Germany's center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) secured a surprising victory, achieving 30.9% of the vote, according to provisional results from the State Electoral Commissioner. This marks a significant comeback for the SPD, which had been polling around 20% in the weeks leading up to the election.

Conversely, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made notable gains, receiving 29.2% of the vote. This represents an increase of 5.7% compared to the previous Brandenburg election five years ago. The AfD's rise follows its recent success in Thuringia, where it became the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since World War II.

The AfD's platform has attracted voters by addressing concerns over the rising cost of living, immigration issues, and the impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine. These factors appear to have influenced voter sentiment in the region, contributing to the party's continued support despite the SPD's election victory.

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