Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’
The far-right AfD party in Germany has achieved a historic state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting the lead candidate to seek cooperation with Elon Musk. The win has drawn international concern, with French officials describing the result as a serious moment for European politics.
Why it matters
The potential rise of a far-right party to state-level power in Germany signals a significant shift in European political stability and the influence of global tech figures on national elections.
Lead Saxony Anhalt candidate Ulrich Siegmund, right, speaks beside party co-founder Alice Weidel at an election party on Sunday after the AfD was projected to win the state election. Siegmund says he wants to build a stronger relationship with Elon Musk. Lead Saxony Anhalt candidate Ulrich Siegmund, right, speaks beside party co-founder Alice Weidel at an election party on Sunday after the AfD was projected to win the state election. Siegmund says he wants to build a stronger relationship with Elon Musk. Germany Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’ Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister says ‘We cannot forget our history’
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