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Exit polls: Germany’s far-right AfD holds clear lead in Saxony-Anhalt election
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German far-right set for big win eastern state - exit polls
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.5%.