German farmers protest subsidy cuts, far-right exploits unrest
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Farmers across Germany are protesting subsidy cuts, blocking roads with tractors and bringing traffic to a standstill. Protests expected to reach new heights on Monday.
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Far-right AfD party capitalizing on chaos, voicing support for protesters and calling for new elections on social media.
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AfD enjoys record-high polling and hoping for major gains in 3 eastern state elections this year.
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Vice Chancellor Habeck warns of far-right "coup fantasies", says boundaries of legitimate protest have slipped.
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Intelligence chief says far-right extremists using protests for own gain, but farmers' associations distance themselves from far-right.