Germany's election rivalry over Nazi history

The article discusses the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, where it is polling strongly ahead of upcoming state elections. The AfD advocates for changing national history education, emphasizing pride in Germany's broader history and downplaying the Nazi era, accusing Germany’s culture of remembrance of fostering a guilt complex. If successful, the party plans to control local services and implement policies that include reducing emphasis on National Socialism in schools and promoting patriotic themes, raising concerns about potential echoes of extremism and revisionism.

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