BIG: Germany’s federal government is preparing measures to restrict the far-right AfD’s access to classified intelligence if the party takes power in Saxony-Anhalt.

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BIG: Germany’s federal government is preparing measures to restrict the far-right AfD’s access to classified intelligence if the party takes power in Saxony-Anhalt. German officials fear sensitive information, especially related to Russia and the war in Ukraine, could be shared with Moscow because of some AfD figures’ ties and favorable views toward Russia. The AfD rejects the allegations, calling the plans undemocratic. Possible measures include: Blocking access to intelligence on Russian ac