Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority

Ulrich Siegmund, pictured arriving to vote on Sunday, had said his goal was to gain 45% or more. Ulrich Siegmund, pictured arriving to vote on Sunday, had said his goal was to gain 45% or more. Germany Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.5% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, with votes still being counted

Prefer the Guardian on Google The populist far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland has emerged as the winner in a crucial state election in Germany , exit polls have projected, but it remains unclear as to whether it will be able to form a government and become the first far-right party to gain power at regional or parliament level since the second world war.