Why is far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics?
The far-right AfD party achieved a significant electoral victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, securing 44% of the vote. This result has caused political instability and raised concerns about the future of German governance.
Why it matters
This represents the most significant far-right electoral success in Germany since the Nazi era, potentially shifting the country's political landscape and policy direction.
Ulrich Siegmund said before the vote he would only stand for election as premier with a clear majority. Ulrich Siegmund said before the vote he would only stand for election as premier with a clear majority. Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Explainer Why is far-right AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next in German politics? Aftershocks of party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt will ripple across Germany, with two more state elections this month
Prefer the Guardian on Google Germany is reeling from the biggest far-right victory in a state election since the Nazi period after voters in Saxony-Anhalt in the former communist east gave the anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party a thumping first-place finish of 44% , just short of an absolute majority.
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