What’s Behind the Ultra Victory in East Germany: Russia, Trump, Musk and the Attacks on Ukrainians · Global Voices
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The victory of Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt goes far beyond regional politics. During the campaign, the party’s proximity to the Kremlin, its rejection of aid to Ukraine and its speech against Ukrainian refugees, the largest foreign community in this eastern German state, were very much present.
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt is a worrying signal for Ukraine. Since foreign policy and key decisions on military support are determined at the federal level and not by the states, the AfD's victory at the regional level is not expected to immediately cut off Germany's military and financial aid to Kiev. However, the rise of the AfD is further dividing the political scene…
[[img:4953373]]Jörg Lau, international correspondent for the German Die Zeit, in a commentary for the British Guardian. While Germany was still reeling from the shock of the far-right's landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on Sunday, there were also many who were happy. Just seconds after the first exit polls were released, Donald Trump posted the results on his Truth Social platform, clearly pleased with the defeat of the centr…
Spectacular victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt could be considered an electoral anomaly, in a poor land in eastern Germany. However, it would be a major error, which could benefit Europe's opponent.
The victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt worried both Germany and the entire European Union. What are the ranges of that victory?
The AfD has shaken the political balance in Germany by achieving a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections with 43.8% of the vote. The party advocates for the restoration of relations with Russia, an end to support for Ukraine, and a change in Germany's foreign policy.
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