Germany's AfD reaffirms ambition to govern, strengthens far-right wing

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Germany's far-right AfD party, currently leading in polls, reaffirmed its ambition to govern the country at its national convention in Erfurt.
Co-leader Alice Weidel was re-elected, and her supporters secured key positions on the new federal board, signaling a continued hardline strategy and strengthening the party's far-right wing.

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Germany's far-right AfD party, currently leading in polls, reaffirmed its ambition to govern the country at its national convention in Erfurt. Co-leader Alice Weidel was re-elected, and her supporters secured key positions on the new federal board, signaling a continued hardline strategy and strengthening the party's far-right wing.

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