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German Neo-Nazi Candidate Defeated in Mayoral Election

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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In Aue-Bad Schlema, Germany, neo-Nazi candidate Stefan Hartung was defeated in the mayoral runoff election on June 7, securing 47% of the vote against Marcus Hoffmann of the CDU, who won with 53%. The election outcome has drawn attention to the presence of far-right extremism in the region.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Stefan Hartung received about 47% of the vote in the June 7 runoff election, losing to Marcus Hoffmann of the CDU, who secured 53%.

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  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article examines the surprising near-victory of a far-right candidate in a small German town, using it to explore the historical roots of extremism in the region and broader concerns about the state of democracy in Germany.

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