AfD on pre-election roll in east Germany, despite economists' scepticism

The Alternative for Germany party is experiencing a surge in momentum in east Germany ahead of upcoming elections, despite skepticism from economists, the Straits Times reports. The region continues to show entrepreneurial energy—one example being an abandoned building in Saxony-Anhalt that's been transformed into a renewable energy hub with solar panels, housing data centres, and electric vehicle charging.

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