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The Energy Crisis Increased Support for the AfD.

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New research shows that households with above-average increases in electricity bills are 7.5 percentage points more likely to support the AfD. The energy shock has weakened trust in mainstream parties while boosting the appeal of the far right.

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·Berlin, Germany
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Households that experienced above-average increases in electricity bills were 7.5 points more likely to support the Alternative for Germany party, according to research by the University of Munich

·Türkiye
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New research shows that households with above-average increases in electricity bills are 7.5 percentage points more likely to support the AfD. The energy shock has weakened trust in mainstream parties while boosting the appeal of the far right.

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Proceso Digital broke the news on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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