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France worried by victory of far-right's AfD in German state election
French ministers said the result is a grave warning for Europe as the AfD won 43.8% and fell short of an outright majority.
- 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 French government says the German right-wing victory is a serious signal for Europe.
·Budapest, Hungary
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The historical victory of the far-right AfD party in Germany raises serious concerns among the French political class, while the National Rally observes the silence "True
·France
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Paris and Warsaw speak of "very worrying message" after the victory of the far-right AfD in the German state elections The post Paris and Warsaw express their concern over the victory of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt appeared first on in.gr.
·Greece
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Orban maintains relations with right-wing conservatives and populists around the world, including the AfD led by Alice Weidel.
·Marousi, Greece
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Total News Sources42
Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 25%
C 31%
R 44%
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