Far-right AfD wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Far-right AfD wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

⚡ Markets: Raises concerns about political stability and future policy direction in the EU's largest economy. Potentially negative for the Euro and German equities if it signals a broader political fragmentation.EURUSDDAX

Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with over 43% of the vote, its strongest result ever. The victory puts the party on the cusp of leading a state government for the first time, sending shockwaves through Germany's political establishment.

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West MSMLa Repubblica — Prodi: “Afd fatto colossale, mai accaduto dal ’45. L’Europa è in pericolo”

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

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

West MSMLa Repubblica — Il dolore di Merkel per l’onda nera tedesca: “Mi sanguina il cuore”

West MSMLa Repubblica — Afd, Tremonti: “Mi ricorda Weimar, la destra non segua gli estremisti”

RegionalFolha de S.Paulo — O que falta para a AfD formar um governo na Saxônia-Anhalt, na Alemanha

RegionalFolha de S.Paulo — Partido nanico e difícil de rotular é peça-chave para extrema direita na Alemanha

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