Right in front: AfD could win German state

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party faces a pivotal moment in Saxony-Anhalt, where it holds a genuine chance of securing meaningful power for the first time in post-war German history. Despite a "cordon sanitaire" from mainstream parties, the AfD’s radical agenda—including re-migration policies and a shift away from addressing Nazi-era crimes—has gained traction among voters disillusioned with the political elite. Meanwhile, the American software firm Palantir remains a lightning rod for controversy in Britain. While its data-integration technology offers tangible solutions for the National Health Service and police, concerns regarding vendor lock-in, digital sovereignty, and the company's aggressive lobbying persist. Simultaneously, China’s chocolate market is evolving as local brands like ChocRevive attempt to cultivate a domestic industry, moving beyond imported mass-market products to cater to local tastes and supply chains, signaling a shift in the country's consumption habits.