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France worried by victory of far-right's AfD in German state election
French ministers called the AfD result a worrying signal as the party won 43.8% and moved within reach of state power.
- On Sunday, the far-right Alternative for Germany surged into first place in Saxony-Anhalt state elections with 44% of the vote, putting the party on the cusp of power at state level for the first time since World War Two.
- The result delivered a drubbing to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives, reflecting deep unpopularity of Germany's ruling coalition as voters sought political change. The AfD seeks to restrict immigration and cut support to Ukraine.
- "We have made history in this country," said AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund, casting the victory as a first step toward securing national power in federal elections due in 2029. Siegmund attracted thousands to his campaign rallies.
- French Finance Minister Roland Lescure called the result a "very, very worrying signal" on Monday, while European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad warned that "nationalism and xenophobia will never be the answer." Both ministers expressed alarm over populist momentum.
- Echoing concerns from France, Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski labeled the win a "disturbing signal," emphasizing the broader challenge of a populist wave spreading across Europe. The result signals vulnerability across the continent.
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved a landslide victory in the East German state of Saxony-Anhalt, as expected. In The Issue, we present our readers with a question or statement regarding this. Feel free to respond below as well.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right8Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 21%
C 37%
R 42%
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