This east-west divide might not be merely a legacy of communism. In his The Shortest History of Germany, @jameshawes.bsky.social points out that it dates back to at least the 1500s.
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Nicolai von Ondarza
Everyone sees the major wins by the AfD in East Germany, but important to also notice the shifts elsewhere.
Two maps:
On the left, which parties won most votes, with most of East Germany AfD.
On the right, the parties at second place, reveals the major AfD gains in South and West Germany:
Two maps:
On the left, which parties won most votes, with most of East Germany AfD.
On the right, the parties at second place, reveals the major AfD gains in South and West Germany:
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