Far-Right AfD Wins Historic German State Election
💡 Why it matters
This marks the first far-right state-level win in Germany since WWII, potentially reshaping national politics and European alliances.
The anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland won 44.4% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its support and securing a historic victory. The party fell just short of an absolute majority by three seats, leaving coalition formation uncertain.
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