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Why was the AfD so successful in East Germany?

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Why was the AfD so successful in East Germany?Celebrating its best-ever result, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made extraordinary gains in the last few years. 
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Why was the AfD so successful in East Germany?

Why was the AfD so successful in East Germany? Celebrating its best-ever result, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made extraordinary gains in the last few years. 
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