‘I fear the price could be high’: Inside the German state where the far-right surged
The far-right AfD party achieved a significant 44% electoral victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, causing concern among local residents and political observers. The article explores the reactions of citizens in Magdeburg to this shift in the political landscape.
Why it matters
The rise of the AfD in Germany signals a broader trend of populist and nationalist political shifts within European democracies.
Top AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in front of a sign reading ‘It starts here’ at an election party after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg. Top AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in front of a sign reading ‘It starts here’ at an election party after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Magdeburg. This Is Europe World news ‘I fear the price could be high’: Inside the German city where the far right surged After the AfD’s landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt, people in the state capital share what they make of the result – and what comes next
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