Far-right AfD party wins historic victory in German state election, shaking national government

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Far-right AfD party wins historic victory in German state election, shaking national government

⚡ Markets: Increased political instability in Germany, the EU's largest economy, is a medium-term negative for the Euro and German equities (DAX). It may complicate EU-level policymaking.EURUSDDAX

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, becoming the strongest party with around 44% of the vote. The result has triggered a political crisis for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition and sent shockwaves across Europe.

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West MSMFrance 24 — Only the beginning? German far-right's breakthrough shakes Europe to its core

Google WestGoogle News (France) — L’Allemagne sous le choc après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le chancelier Merz désemparé

Non-West Ind.Al Arabiya — How did Germany’s far-right AfD achieve a historic electoral victory?

West RightLe Figaro — En Allemagne, une victoire de l’AfD qui embarrasse le RN mais qui réjouit Reconquête

West RightLe Figaro — « Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine sablent le champagne » : la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt va peser sur l’avenir de l’Europe

West RightLe Figaro — «Jusqu’où ira sa volonté de pouvoir ?» : après le score historique de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, la presse internationale s’interroge sur le visage du futur gouvernement régional

Non-West StateRT — Berlin built a wall around the AfD. Voters just smashed it

West LeftCommon Dreams — Far-Right Alternative for Germany Thanks Elon Musk After Regional Election Win

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