Far-right AfD party wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, prompting widespread concern

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Far-right AfD party wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, prompting widespread concern

⚡ Markets: Long-term negative for European political stability and potentially the Euro if it signals a trend towards fragmentation. The AfD's pro-Russia stance could disrupt EU unity on sanctions and support for Ukraine.EURUSDDAX

Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party won a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a historic high for the party and raising concerns across Germany and Europe about its growing influence. The result is seen as a major blow to the mainstream Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

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12 sources across the spectrum

West LeftJacobin — Germany’s Far Right Is Close to Power. Appeals to “Defend Democracy” Won’t Stop It.

RegionalJapan Times — Germany is in a very dark place — and time’s running out

West MSMEl País — La extrema derecha alemana siente el viento a favor para ganar las próximas elecciones regionales

Google WestGoogle News (Spain) — La extrema derecha alemana siente el viento a favor para ganar las próximas elecciones regionales

West MSMLa Repubblica — Merz e Pil, la corsa contro il tempo per fermare l’ondata nera

West RightLe Figaro — L’Allemagne sous le choc après la victoire de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, le chancelier Merz désemparé

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 MSMDW — German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results

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