AfD wins almost 44% in Saxony-Anhalt elections, shocking Magdeburg residents
AfD won almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting dismayed reactions among residents in Magdeburg.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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Key points
- AfD won nearly 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, endangering CDU's dominance.
- Merz called the defeat the worst in years and pledged to continue.
- Siegmund led AfD; campaign targeted eastern voters feeling overlooked.
- CDU may adjust policy stance with Social Democrats to protect finances.
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin votes loom later this month amid alleged Russian interference.
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AfD won almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting dismayed reactions among residents in Magdeburg.