Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany has nudged ahead of its political rivals in a new poll, the most recent of several that it has topped. Meanwhile, a last-ditch attempt to save whale Timmy is underway. Follow DW.

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Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

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