Far-right AfD wins German state election
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44% of the vote. But the anti-immigrant, pro-Russian party fell three seats short of an absolute majority,
The Alternative for Germany's (AfD) resounding victory in Saxony-Anhalt gives the far-right party "momentum" heading into two more state elections in eastern Germany, political scientist Thorsten
Anhalt, Germans are asking whether the party is a threat to democracy or deserves a chance to lead.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is speeding into state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday with a sizeable lead in the polls. If the party gets an outright majority, it will mark the first time the far right has won an absolute majority in a state election since World War II.
After leading the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a resounding victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund could become the youngest ever premier of a German state. The AfD earned 43.
“I see them in the same political bracket,” said Emma Reynolds.
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Far-right party is short of three seats in the state’s parliament to lead a regional government — and make postwar history