Germany: Brandenburg elections decide Olaf Scholz’s political future
The Social Democrats risk losing their stronghold to the far-right AfD, which is seeking a further boost - The two parties are neck and neck in the polls
Politico: Putin’s Next Coup – Far-right and Far-left Pro-Russian Movements in Eastern Germany
The elections in three states in eastern Germany are likely to bring significant gains for pro-Russian parties, strengthening the Kremlin's influence in the area in former communist Germany