# AfD Surge, Whale Autopsy, and Steinmeier's Warning

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-31T07:57:54+00:00
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German voters overwhelmingly believe the far-right AfD will seize state power this fall, while the Brenner Pass reopens after protests over pollution, Denmark prepares to autopsy a tragic humpback whale named Timmy, and AfD pushes for harsher migration controls — all as Steinmeier calls on citizens to defend democracy against rising threats. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2c6bebab32b2ec5

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