Far-right and populist surge threatens wind power in Eastern Germany

Elections in three states could lead to victories for parties whose reasons for disliking wind energy range from outright climate scepticism to a desire to see a resumption of Russian gas deliveries.

BSW party leader and name giver Sahra Wagenknecht.
BSW party leader and name giver Sahra Wagenknecht.Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images/Getty Images
Published 27 August 2024, 07:46Updated 28 August 2024, 06:24
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