German chancellor faces tough times after far-right party's state election win since Nazi era.
Germany’s far-right AfD won a state election, the first such victory for a far-right party since the Nazi era.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Far-right AfD’s shock election win threatens to upend German politics”
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election with over 44% of the vote
Key points
- AfD captured more than 44 per cent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
- The result is the party's strongest in over ten years in that state.
- The AfD would need a coalition to govern due to no absolute majority.
- Potential coalition partners include the minor BSW party.
- Analysts note the result signals broader far-right appeal beyond East Germany.
Other reports
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“German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state governor to power - AP News”
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election”
- SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AxiosSourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
“AfD just won 44% in a German state. Now Germany's firewall faces its biggest test.”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
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Germany’s far-right AfD won a state election, the first such victory for a far-right party since the Nazi era.