Germany’s far-right tops state vote as tanker attacks escalate
Alternative for Germany posted its best state election result, while Iran and the US carried out escalating tanker strikes over the weekend.
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Germany’s far-right tops state vote as tanker attacks escalate
Key points
- Alternative for Germany achieved its best-ever result in a German state election.
- Public discontent with the political establishment contributed to the result.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a significant setback following the election.
- Over the weekend, Iran and the US conducted large tanker strikes in tit-for-tat actions.
- Oil prices rose as the maritime conflict intensified and global inflation expectations grew.
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8 8 Germany’s far-right tops state vote as tanker attacks escalate
Alternative for Germany posted its best state election result, while Iran and the US carried out escalating tanker strikes over the weekend.