Far-Right AfD Wins Key German State in Major Blow to Merz
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Although it did not secure an absolute majority, the AfD defeated Chancellor Merz's conservatives, reflecting the deep unpopularity of the governing coalition in a fragmented political landscape. The post What does the far-right AfD's sweeping victory in Saxony-Anhalt mean - The painful blow to Merz and the day after appeared first on in.gr.
AfD has 39 seats, 42 needed for a majority - BSW holds the key, creaks the "firewall" - How the German press, Europe and the US saw the result
With a record percentage, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, confirming the opinion polls. However, it is most likely that it will not secure an absolute majority, which would allow it to form an independent government. The painful defeat with a historically low percentage for the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) puts Chancellor Friedrich Merz in an even weaker position, while opening the…
The AfD won a historic election in Saxony-Anhalt. Jörg Quoos, head of the FUNKE central editorial team, sees the need for action at the CDU.
Saxony-Anhalt shows that Germany is no longer immune to right-wing extremism. The democrats who stand up against this development face a growing dilemma – but they must not hide.
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