The German politician has given his party a friendly image and an optimistic message, but responds evasively when asked about the Holocaust and Nazism

Ulrich Siegmund, a charismatic 35-year-old, has led the far-right Alternative for Germany to its strongest showing yet.

Ulrich Siegmund is the most likely next leader of the eastern state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt after a historic election win.

According to initial projections for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is by a clear margin the strongest party. Following this success, Ulrich Siegmund and Alice Weidel have issued statements.

The victory of a far-right party in a German state election has raised alarm across Europe. Many fear it heralds the demise of an anti-fascist consensus dating back to the defeat of the Nazis.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has "made history" in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund said on Sunday after exit polls showed the far-right party securing 44% of

The AfD's lead candidate in the upcoming election aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.