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The Anti-Immigrant Far-Right, Led by... Immigrants

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Last month, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, a state where foreigners make up 7.9% of the population, about half the German average. But the party fell three seats short of a majority, and needs the support of another anti-immigration party, the Saarland Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). It is led by a woman whose father is from Iran.

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The result of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt put the party in a position where it can no longer be seen solely as a protest force. With 43.8% of the vote, the AfD remained in only three seats by an absolute majority in the local parliament (Landtag). Is this a sign of lasting political change in East Germany... Alternative for Germany (AfD) MEP Tomasz Frölich spoke to FACTI. — Mr Frölich, in the elections for the local parlia…

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The AfD became the strongest force in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. For young people with migration history, the question arises whether they can continue to feel at home and safe.

Magdeburg: After the victory of the AfD the country is in a strange political hanging party. What do the citizens think on the streets? We asked them. For our use we need your support! Every Euro helps! Our account: COMPACT Magazin GmbH, IBAN DE92 8005 3000 1131 0713 40. PayPal: @Compact2010. All possibilities at a glance [...] The post AfD victory: How satisfied are the voters? appeared first on COMPACT.

The state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern marked a turning point for the far right. We Roma and Sinti have experienced similar developments before, and our experience is a warning to all who are watching the AfD take center stage.

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Last month, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, a state where foreigners make up 7.9% of the population, about half the German average. But the party fell three seats short of a majority, and needs the support of another anti-immigration party, the Saarland Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). It is led by a woman whose father is from Iran.

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pmo.ee broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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