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US tensions plague final phase of German election campaign

German singer Herbert Groenemeyer performs during a demonstration against the far right, on February 16, 2025 in Berlin, Germany, one week ahead of general elections. [AFP]

Germany enters the final week of election campaigning Monday, with the debate more heated than ever amid controversy over alleged US interference in favour of the far right.

After weeks of sparring on migration and a surge of support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the race took a new turn last week with comments by US Vice President JD Vance.

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