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Germany's domestic intelligence agency has formally designated the Alternative for Germany party as extremist, a move likely to further isolate the country's largest opposition party.

Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.

But the election could bring record results for the far right AfD, which is projected to double its vote. In an attempt to poach some of that support, the CDU has promised a rightward shift.